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Cronton Bus Accessibility Works

MERSEYTRAVEL

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13 May 2026 at 12:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Cronton Bus Accessibility Works" project has reached the contract award stage. Undertaken by Merseytravel, a sub-central government public authority based in Liverpool, this initiative falls under the industry category of construction works and aims to upgrade six bus stops and improve pedestrian accessibility in the Cronton area. The procurement method was limited competition, below threshold, with the contract valued at £215,699.37. The contract commenced on 24th April 2026 and is scheduled to conclude by 31st July 2026.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in civil engineering and transport infrastructure improvements. Particularly, SMEs like GEORGE COX & SONS LIMITED, which have secured the contract, can benefit from exposure to public sector projects and the potential for future collaborations with Merseytravel. Businesses experienced in constructing and upgrading transport infrastructure, especially those based in the Liverpool City Region, would be well-suited to engage with similar tenders and establish themselves as key players in public infrastructure enhancement projects.

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Notice Title

Cronton Bus Accessibility Works

Notice Description

Merseytravel is looking to procure a Civil Engineering Contractor to undertake minor civil engineering works associated with the upgrade of 6 existing bus stops and pedestrian accessibility works by spring 2026. These works form part of the Cronton Bus and Pedestrian Bus Accessibility Project. The 6 bus stops to be upgraded, and the pedestrian works (tactile crossing upgrades etc) are in the Cronton area.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0697b0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043917-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£215,699 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEYTRAVEL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1BP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GEORGE COX & SONS

Further Information

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