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S278 Creswell Grove, Stafford

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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13 May 2026 at 14:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "S278 Creswell Grove, Stafford" project was conducted by Staffordshire County Council. It involves the construction of a new priority junction and improvements to pedestrian and cycle facilities, associated with a commercial development by Strawson Holdings Limited. The process, which has been completed, was categorised under the works industry and implemented through a direct procurement method without competition, given its below-threshold status. The location of the work spans Stafford within the United Kingdom, with critical dates including the start of the contract on 5th May 2026 and its conclusion on 29th January 2027.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in construction work for highways and roads, particularly those with experience in developing junctions and creating pedestrian and cycle-friendly infrastructures. Companies similar in profile to Alto Construct Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise that was awarded the contract, may find such projects beneficial for growth. The procurement process accommodates businesses that can manage projects funded directly by developers, showcasing expertise in executing below-threshold projects within specified timelines and budgets.

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Notice Title

S278 Creswell Grove, Stafford

Notice Description

The County Council has entered into a S278 Agreement with Strawson Holdings Limited relating to the commercial development on Land South Of Creswell Grove Adjoining M6 Creswell Grove Creswell. The scheme involves construction of a new priority junction on A5013 Creswell Grove to the west of M6 J14 to serve a new commercial development located to the south of A5013 Creswell Grove. The works include improvements to pedestrian and cycle facilities along with a puffin crossing on A5013 Creswell Grove. There will be sections of carriageway widening on both the A5013 Creswell Grove and A5013 Eccleshall Road approaches to M6 Junction 14 and a new uncontrolled pedestrian refuge crossing point is to be provided on Eccleshall Road. Strawson Holding Limited is funding the delivery of the project and has nominated Alto Construct Ltd as the Principal Contractor to construct the works.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0697ec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044014-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45233100 - Construction work for highways, roads

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,252,163 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 May 2026 - 29 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 2DH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALTO CONSTRUCT

Further Information

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