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title: "Construction of Foundations - Hardshaw Brook Depot"
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# Construction of Foundations - Hardshaw Brook Depot

Buyer: ST.HELENS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-52f2fe35-0f62-4b1b-a827-0b674c484f78

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## Summary

St. Helens Council has completed the procurement process for the "Construction of Foundations - Hardshaw Brook Depot" project, with the award of a direct contract under the STAR Rochdale Highways Framework. The project falls under the construction work category, classified with CPV code 45000000. Located in England, the contract was awarded to George Cox & Sons Limited, verified as a small to medium enterprise (SME). The procurement was concluded through a direct award method, and the tender process reached the award stage on 8th July 2026. The contract period is set from 16th July 2026 to 20th August 2026, involving a project value of £82,980.48.

This procurement activity offers significant growth opportunities for SMEs involved in construction works, especially those experienced in foundation projects. Businesses capable of engaging with direct award processes via established frameworks like STAR Rochdale Highways can leverage such contracts to expand their portfolio. The contract not only highlights St. Helens Council's commitment to involving SMEs but also underscores the potential for targeted growth within specific industry sectors, encouraging participation from similar enterprises looking to enhance their market presence in public sector projects.

## Notice

Direct award via the STAR Rochdale Highways Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b12a5f6f-7d41-42be-a3c8-e923f83e3014 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 15 Jul 2026 - 20 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £82,980 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £82,980 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ST.HELENS COUNCIL |
| Locality | SALE |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M33 7ZF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Sale Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wythenshawe and Sale East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GEORGE COX & SONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2026 at 13:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b12a5f6f-7d41-42be-a3c8-e923f83e3014

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b12a5f6f-7d41-42be-a3c8-e923f83e3014
  17th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sthelens.gov.uk

## Provenance

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