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title: "A56 Sinderland and Barington Junction Improvements"
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# A56 Sinderland and Barington Junction Improvements

Buyer: TRAFFORD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-87be087f-dc41-4f0d-b746-ecc680270052

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## Summary

Trafford Council, the buying organisation, has completed the award process for the "A56 Sinderland and Barington Junction Improvements" contract, facilitated via a direct award method. This project is part of the broader Sale West to Altrincham Network Improvements initiative. It aims to enhance bus priority and active travel connectivity across several areas in Trafford, including Sale West, Sale Carrington, Altrincham, and Broadheath. The procurement falls under the construction work for highways category, with an allocated value of £1,200,000. The contract commenced on 7th July 2025 and is set to conclude by 27th February 2026. The project will be executed in England, specifically focusing on highways, road construction, and surface works.

This tender offers significant opportunities for construction businesses, particularly SMEs, given the direct award to George Cox & Sons, an SME. Companies in the civil engineering and construction sectors, with expertise in highway improvements, bus stop enhancements, junction upgrades, and pedestrian facilities, are well-suited to engage in similar projects. The enhancements envisaged will not only improve infrastructure but also promote active and public transport, thereby establishing the contractor as a valuable partner in contributing to sustainable urban development.

## Notice

Trafford Council have carried out an award via The Rochdale Highways Framework Agreement, Emerging from the work as part of the Sale West to Altringham Network Improvements, SWANI for short, CRSTS scheme, aims to provide improved bus priority and active travel measures that enhance connectivity for the existing and new communities in the Sale West, Sale Carrington, Altrincham, Broadheath and Ashton on Mersey areas of Trafford. The scheme consists of a package of measures, comprising of bus stop enhancements, junction upgrades, and new/upgraded pedestrian facilities. These interventions contribute to making active travel and travel by bus a more attractive choice of travel for existing communities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b05251b7-36ce-4267-8937-59b801a502a9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Jul 2025 - 27 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £120,000 |
| 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 | TRAFFORD 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

- 45233100 - Construction work for highways, roads
- 45233130 - Construction work for highways
- 45233210 - Surface work for highways

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2025 at 12:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b05251b7-36ce-4267-8937-59b801a502a9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b05251b7-36ce-4267-8937-59b801a502a9
  1st October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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