---
title: "S278 Creswell Grove, Stafford"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0697ec"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-13"
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# S278 Creswell Grove, Stafford

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0697ec

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "S278 Creswell Grove, Stafford" project was conducted by Staffordshire County Council. It involves the construction of a new priority junction and improvements to pedestrian and cycle facilities, associated with a commercial development by Strawson Holdings Limited. The process, which has been completed, was categorised under the works industry and implemented through a direct procurement method without competition, given its below-threshold status. The location of the work spans Stafford within the United Kingdom, with critical dates including the start of the contract on 5th May 2026 and its conclusion on 29th January 2027.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in construction work for highways and roads, particularly those with experience in developing junctions and creating pedestrian and cycle-friendly infrastructures. Companies similar in profile to Alto Construct Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise that was awarded the contract, may find such projects beneficial for growth. The procurement process accommodates businesses that can manage projects funded directly by developers, showcasing expertise in executing below-threshold projects within specified timelines and budgets.

## Notice

The County Council has entered into a S278 Agreement with Strawson Holdings Limited relating to the commercial development on Land South Of Creswell Grove Adjoining M6 Creswell Grove Creswell. The scheme involves construction of a new priority junction on A5013 Creswell Grove to the west of M6 J14 to serve a new commercial development located to the south of A5013 Creswell Grove. The works include improvements to pedestrian and cycle facilities along with a puffin crossing on A5013 Creswell Grove. There will be sections of carriageway widening on both the A5013 Creswell Grove and A5013 Eccleshall Road approaches to M6 Junction 14 and a new uncontrolled pedestrian refuge crossing point is to be provided on Eccleshall Road. Strawson Holding Limited is funding the delivery of the project and has nominated Alto Construct Ltd as the Principal Contractor to construct the works.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044014-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 4 May 2026 - 29 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,252,163 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STAFFORD |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST16 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Stafford |
| Electoral ward | Forebridge |
| Westminster constituency | Stafford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALTO CONSTRUCT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45233100 - Construction work for highways, roads

## Release History

- 13 May 2026 at 14:07 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044014-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044014-2026
  13th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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