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title: "12787 Ground Investigation Works (Substation upgrade) at Hardshaw Brook Depot"
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# 12787 Ground Investigation Works (Substation upgrade) at Hardshaw Brook Depot

Buyer: ST.HELENS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b76f5cda-3019-4791-8181-edf5bad6cf10

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## Summary

St. Helens Council has completed a procurement process for "12787 Ground Investigation Works (Substation Upgrade) at Hardshaw Brook Depot", as of 24th September 2025. This project falls under the construction work category, specifically aimed at upgrading a substation. The procurement stage has reached the award phase with the contract given to George Cox and Sons Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise. The project will take place in the North West region of the United Kingdom with the contract beginning on 2nd October 2025 and concluding on 24th December 2025. The total contract value stands at £26,701. The procurement employed "Lot 1 of the Rochdale Borough Council Highways Framework Agreement", highlighting a collaborative method within existing frameworks to achieve this service-oriented contract.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses focusing on ground investigation and construction services, particularly those that qualify as SMEs or have experience in participating in framework agreements. Such businesses can leverage this contract opportunity to establish or expand their operations in the North West region, benefiting from the expertise shared in collaborative procurement processes. Engaging with such public contracts can also enhance reputation and visibility, potentially opening doors for further opportunities within similar public service sectors.

## Notice

Ground Investigation Works are required to provide pre-construction information, to ensure appropriate ground conditions are in place, to assist in the design of the associated foundations for the proposed substation upgrade within the Hardshaw Brook Depot. This contract was procured using Lot 1 of the Rochdale Borough Council Highways Framework Agreement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/225f2f71-dd1f-41d4-9018-89e7d30cd12e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2025 - 24 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £26,701 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,701 |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2025 at 10:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/225f2f71-dd1f-41d4-9018-89e7d30cd12e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/225f2f71-dd1f-41d4-9018-89e7d30cd12e
  24th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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