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title: "Southern Gateway - Route 5"
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# Southern Gateway - Route 5

Buyer: ST.HELENS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b8feb95b-5d47-4d03-94ca-aaf9070e6348

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## Summary

St. Helens Council conducted a procurement process titled "Southern Gateway - Route 5" for construction, foundation, and surface works for highways and roads in England. The tender involved widening footways and implementing a new cycle route through Sherdley Park and Sutton Park. The procurement, which followed a risk-based sourcing approach, is now complete. Key dates include the tender period end date on 26 April 2024, with the contract period running from 24 June 2024 to 30 April 2025. The council awarded the contract to J Hopkins (Contractors) Ltd on 10 September 2024, with the project valued at £439,104.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in construction and civil engineering. The project involves substantial footway and cycle route improvements, suitable for businesses with expertise in infrastructure development. By engaging in such public works, businesses can enhance their portfolios and establish a strong presence in the regional market. The procurement’s alignment with SME suitability criteria further emphasises the opportunity for smaller firms to secure valuable government contracts and expand their operational capabilities.

## Notice

St Helens Council carried out a risk based sourcing request for quote in line with the council's contract procedure rules for works to widen existing footway and implementation of new cycle route through Sherdley Park on to Marshalls Cross Road and leading in to Scorecross and the widening of existing footpaths through Sutton Park from Marshalls Cross Road entrance to Robins Lane/Marina Avenue entrance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fce9984b-d880-4146-bd80-0850384fe9ed |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 10 Sep 2024 - 30 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £550,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £439,104 |
| 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 | J HOPKINS (CONTRACTORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45233000 - Construction, foundation and surface works for highways, roads

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2025 at 10:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fce9984b-d880-4146-bd80-0850384fe9ed

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fce9984b-d880-4146-bd80-0850384fe9ed
  31st March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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