Scope
Reference
UID 14776
Description
Trafford Council is seeking to appoint a contractor to deliver a high-quality, mixed-tenure residential development at Lacy Street, Stretford. The scheme is primarily a market-sale led project, incorporating affordable housing in accordance with local planning policy.
The project will utilise a PCSA followed by Main Contract route with the contractor working with Trafford Council and its advisors to complete the design and agree a contract sum during the PCSA. The route to market is Open Tender.
The Specification, together with the accompanying tender documents, outlines the full scope of requirements for the scheme and invites qualitative and financial submissions from suitably experienced contractors with the capability to deliver residential development of this nature.
The development comprises a total of 53 residential units, the works also include associated external works, landscaping, and supporting infrastructure.
A pre-market engagement notice has not been completed as the contracting authority determined market engagement is not required due to the route to market being open tender.
A planned procurement notice has not been completed as the contracting authority does not wish to reduce the timescales of this tender.
Following the evaluation process, against the criteria published in the invitation to tender documentation (ITT) and in line with Procurement Act 2023 regulations, J Greenwood (Builders) Limited's offer has been determined to be the most advantageous tender to the Council, and they have therefore been identified as the Council's current Preferred Bidder.
A mandatory standstill period is now in force pursuant to Section 51 of the Procurement Act 2023, this period will end at midnight on 25th November 2025. The Council will not enter into the Contract before 9am on 26th November 2025.
All bidders have received an assessment summary which explains the scoring they have received and also includes the relative advantages of the preferred bidder.
The initial contract award is made solely for the purpose of entering into a Pre-Construction Services Agreement (PCSA). This award does not guarantee progression to the main construction contract.
Any decision to proceed to the main construction contract is subject to:
- the successful completion and agreement of the PCSA
- the Council's determination that it holds the necessary budget for the main contract
- the Council's subsequent determination, at its sole discretion, that it is appropriate and in the public interest to enter into the main contract
In accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, this approach supports principles of transparency, proportionality, and value for money, while allowing the Council to retain flexibility to decide whether to proceed beyond the PCSA stage.
Should the PCSA not be agreed or completed satisfactorily, the Council reserves the right not to proceed to the main contract and shall not be liable for any costs or claims arising from such a decision.
Total Contract Values
PCSA Stage - £249,469.
Total Build Cost (incl. PCSA) - £ 14,762,707.98 (Estimated, subject to further development during PCSA)
Contract 1. Lacy Street Stretford (Design and Build) - PCSA
Supplier
Contract value
- £249,469 excluding VAT
- £299,362.80 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
14 November 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
14 November 2025
Standstill period
- End: 25 November 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
26 November 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 27 November 2025 to 12 May 2026
- 5 months, 16 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs
- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services
Contract locations
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Contract 2. Lacy Street Stretford (Design and Build)- Main Build Contract
Supplier
Contract value
- £14,513,238.98 excluding VAT
- £17,415,886.78 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
14 November 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
14 November 2025
Standstill period
- End: 25 November 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
19 May 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 30 June 2026 to 30 December 2027
- 1 year, 6 months, 1 day
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45000000 - Construction work
Contract locations
- UKD - North West (England)
Information about tenders
- 6 tenders received
- 5 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 5 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 4 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Unsuccessful suppliers
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Suppliers
FIRST-STEP GROUP LIMITED
- Companies House: 06627318
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZWY-2663-GXHW
Unit 4 Redhill Street
Manchester
M4 5BA
United Kingdom
Website: https://www.step-places.com/
Region: UKD33 - Manchester
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
HARGREAVES CONTRACTING LIMITED
- Companies House: 07606442
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCVZ-7665-TPLY
Fourth Floor
Bolton
BL6 4SD
United Kingdom
Website: http://www.hargreavescontracting.com
Region: UKD36 - Greater Manchester North West
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
J. GREENWOOD (BUILDERS) LIMITED
- Companies House: 01017470
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMLW-9329-VGMH
Unit B9 Greenside Way
Manchester
M24 1SW
United Kingdom
Email: carol.ashworth@jgb.co.uk
Website: http://www.jgb.co.uk
Region: UKD37 - Greater Manchester North East
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Lacy Street Stretford (Design and Build) - PCSA
Contract 2. Lacy Street Stretford (Design and Build)- Main Build Contract
P. CASEY & CO., LIMITED
- Companies House: 01074194
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCRZ-4483-PCQH
Rydings Road
Rochdale
OL12 9PS
United Kingdom
Website: https://www.casey.co.uk/
Region: UKD37 - Greater Manchester North East
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
WHITFIELD & BROWN (DEVELOPMENTS) LIMITED
- Companies House: 01060958
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWDD-8548-WNWN
Whitfield & Brown (Developments) Limited Halton House
Widnes
WA8 0RP
United Kingdom
Website: http://www.whitfieldbrown.com
Region: UKD71 - East Merseyside
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contracting authority
Trafford Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGZW-1429-QQZQ
Trafford Town Hall, Talbot Road
Manchester
M32 0TH
United Kingdom
Region: UKD34 - Greater Manchester South West
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government