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CWF Lot 2A Civils - Reconstruction of River Clough Retaining Wall

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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12 Jan 2026 at 16:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns the "CWF Lot 2A Civils - Reconstruction of River Clough Retaining Wall," managed by Westmorland and Furness Council. The project entails the design and reconstruction of an 8m stretch of the retaining wall along the A684, near Garsdale, England. This construction work falls under the CPV classification 45000000. The tender was conducted using an open procedure, and it has progressed to the award stage, with an active award issued on 12 January 2026. The contract is valued at £115,294.11, with the contract period set from 26 January 2026 to 29 May 2026, highlighting an opportunity in the construction sector in North West England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction industry, particularly those adept in civil engineering works. With the buyer keen to involve small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), this procurement process provides an avenue for capable SMEs to engage in public sector projects, potentially strengthening their portfolio and experience with public contracts. Metcalfe Plant Hire Limited—a company in the SME category—has secured this contract, exemplifying the suitability for businesses of similar scale to successfully compete and benefit from such opportunities.

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Notice Title

CWF Lot 2A Civils - Reconstruction of River Clough Retaining Wall

Notice Description

This project is for the design and reconstruction of approximately 8m length of River Clough Retaining Wall on the A684, just north of Garsdale.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1a8056d0-0565-4ee5-af4c-46d1be5b7b82
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54b5be1e-10b9-4d7a-8aef-50ad69d43ecf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£115,294 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 29 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 4DQ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
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)

Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal Strickland and Fell
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

METCALFE PLANT HIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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