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title: "Watery Lane New Vehicle Restraint System"
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# Watery Lane New Vehicle Restraint System

Buyer: ST.HELENS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9dd79d0e-28c7-4189-a717-aa41255cc5ee

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## Summary

St Helens Council has engaged George Cox & Sons to implement the Watery Lane New Vehicle Restraint System as part of a direct procurement method under the Rochdale Highways Framework Agreement. This project falls within the road equipment and construction industry category, specifically targeting road and highway equipment. Located in England, the contract was awarded on 8 July 2025, with the work scheduled to commence on 21 July 2025 and conclude by 1 August 2025. This process has completed its award stage, reflecting a successful direct award procurement valued at £50,000.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in road construction and highway equipment. It is particularly advantageous for established businesses like George Cox & Sons, which already possess the necessary scale and expertise to fulfil such contracts. While this contract was awarded via direct procurement, it highlights the potential for SMEs in similar categories to engage in competitive tendering for future opportunities, especially those inclined towards frameworks agreements with local councils. Businesses looking to expand their portfolio in public works could consider aligning their capabilities with the needs demonstrated in this contract, thus positioning themselves for anticipated procurements of a similar nature.

## Notice

St Helens Council have appointed George Cox & Sons via The Rochdale Highways Framework Agreement to carry out works at Watery Lane for a New Vehicle Restraint System

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4961df7-b43b-4b35-8d72-7c538514aa10 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Jul 2025 - 1 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | 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

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 34920000 - Road equipment
- 45233100 - Construction work for highways, roads

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2025 at 18:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4961df7-b43b-4b35-8d72-7c538514aa10

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4961df7-b43b-4b35-8d72-7c538514aa10
  8th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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