JOHN A. BATES (CONTRACTORS) LIMITED

Supplier
We think JOHN A. BATES (CONTRACTORS) LIMITED is a Government supplier specialising in
construction of roads and motorways.
We are tracking £69,618,775 in total UK government revenue, with £36,846,742 spent by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council as the largest purchaser. They have been awarded £4,752,989 in UK government contracts, primarily for carriageway resurfacing works (£2,148,853) and construction, foundation and surface works for highways, roads (£2,604,135). View on Companies House

Transactions

JOHN A. BATES (CONTRACTORS) LIMITED has received £69,618,775 from 3 departments.

Income

Contracts

JOHN A. BATES (CONTRACTORS) LIMITED has been awarded 7 contracts.

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By department

Top departments

# Department Total spend
  1. 1

    Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

    2020–2026

    £36.8 Million

    ~£5.3M/yr
  2. 2

    Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council

    2020–2026

    £25.2 Million

    ~£3.6M/yr
  3. 3

    City of Wolverhampton Council

    2022–2026

    £7.59 Million

    ~£1.5M/yr

By expense area

Top expense areas

# Expense area Total spend
  1. 1

    Transport

    Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council · 2021–2025

    £17.2 Million

    ~£3.4M/yr

  2. 2

    Regeneration And The Economy Capital

    Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council · 2020–2024

    £8.97 Million

    ~£1.8M/yr

  3. 3

    Environment L7

    Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council · 2024–2026

    £8.95 Million

    ~£3M/yr

  4. 4

    Total Borough Economy

    Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council · 2022–2024

    £7.8 Million

    ~£2.6M/yr

  5. 5

    No area specified

    City of Wolverhampton Council · 2022–2026

    £7.59 Million

    ~£1.5M/yr

  6. 6

    Regeneration & Growth

    Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council · 2020–2022

    £4.15 Million

    ~£1.4M/yr

  7. 7

    Finance And Transformation L7

    Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council · 2024–2026

    £4.07 Million

    ~£1.4M/yr

  8. 8

    TRANSPORT

    Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council · 2025–2026

    £3.19 Million

    ~£1.6M/yr

  9. 9

    Non-Statutory

    Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council · 2020

    £2.11 Million

  10. 10

    Capital Projects L7

    Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council · 2026

    £1.9 Million

By expense type

Top expense types

# Expense type Total spend
  1. 1

    Repairs, Alteration & Maintenance of Buildings

    Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council · 2020–2026

    £25.6 Million

    ~£3.7M/yr

  2. 2

    Operational Services

    Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council · 2020–2024

    £20.7 Million

    ~£4.1M/yr

  3. 3

    Building Alterations And Materials

    Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council · 2024–2026

    £12.9 Million

    ~£4.3M/yr

  4. 4

    Construction and Conversion

    City of Wolverhampton Council · 2022–2026

    £7.59 Million

    ~£1.5M/yr

  5. 5

    Surface Dressing

    Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council · 2024–2025

    £1.96 Million

    ~£977.7K/yr

  6. 6

    No type specified

    Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council · 2025

    £533 Thousand

  7. 7

    Regeneration And The Economy Capital

    Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council · 2022

    £398 Thousand

  8. 8

    Regeneration And The Economy

    Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council · 2022

    £275 Thousand

  9. 9

    Patching & Minor Repairs

    Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council · 2025

    £47 Thousand

  10. 10

    Equipment - Hire

    City of Wolverhampton Council · 2024

    £3.11 Thousand

Recent payments

Date Buyer Amount Expense area Expense type
2026-03-13
£1,908 Construction and Conversion
Transport Structual Maintenance
2026-03-03
£42,387 Construction and Conversion
Transport Structual Maintenance
2026-02-27
£67,031 TRANSPORT Repairs, Alteration & Maintenance of Buildings
CONSTRUCTION WORKS
2026-02-27
-£1,006 TRANSPORT Balance Sheet - Other
RETENTION - DEFERRED AMOUNT
2026-02-27
£106,936 TRANSPORT Repairs, Alteration & Maintenance of Buildings
CONSTRUCTION WORKS
2026-02-27
-£1,605 TRANSPORT Balance Sheet - Other
RETENTION - DEFERRED AMOUNT
2026-02-27
£21,848 TRANSPORT Repairs, Alteration & Maintenance of Buildings
CONSTRUCTION WORKS
2026-02-27
-£328 TRANSPORT Balance Sheet - Other
RETENTION - DEFERRED AMOUNT
2026-02-27
£44,329 TRANSPORT Repairs, Alteration & Maintenance of Buildings
CONSTRUCTION WORKS
2026-02-27
-£665 TRANSPORT Balance Sheet - Other
RETENTION - DEFERRED AMOUNT
2026-02-27
£2,448 ENVIRONMENT Repairs, Alteration & Maintenance of Buildings
CONSTRUCTION WORKS
2026-02-26
£1,147 Capital Projects L7 Building Alterations And Materials
2026-02-26
£1,147 Capital Projects L7 Building Alterations And Materials
2026-02-26
£1,147 Capital Projects L7 Building Alterations And Materials
2026-02-26
£1,620 Capital Projects L7 Building Alterations And Materials
2026-02-26
£1,620 Capital Projects L7 Building Alterations And Materials
2026-02-26
£1,620 Capital Projects L7 Building Alterations And Materials
2026-02-26
£3,815 Capital Projects L7 Building Alterations And Materials
2026-02-26
£3,815 Capital Projects L7 Building Alterations And Materials
2026-02-26
£3,815 Capital Projects L7 Building Alterations And Materials

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Frequently asked questions

What is the latest payment data available for JOHN A. BATES (CONTRACTORS) LIMITED?

The most recent payment data we have available for JOHN A. BATES (CONTRACTORS) LIMITED is from March 2026. Government departments and public bodies typically publish their spending data on a monthly or quarterly basis.

How has JOHN A. BATES (CONTRACTORS) LIMITED's government income changed over time?

JOHN A. BATES (CONTRACTORS) LIMITED's government income has decreased over time. In 2026, they received £3,993,525, compared to £17,373,905 in 2025 - a decrease of 77.0%.

How much has JOHN A. BATES (CONTRACTORS) LIMITED received from the UK government?

JOHN A. BATES (CONTRACTORS) LIMITED has received a total of £69,618,775 from UK government organisations according to our records. This income comes from 3 government buyers.

Which government departments buy from JOHN A. BATES (CONTRACTORS) LIMITED?

The top government departments buying from JOHN A. BATES (CONTRACTORS) LIMITED are Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (£36,846,742), Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council (£25,180,722), and City of Wolverhampton Council (£7,591,312).

Company details

Company Number
00546148
Status
Active
Incorporated
1955-03-18
Type
Private Limited Company
Accounts
FULL