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Lancaster Street Retaining Wall Rebuild

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

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26 Feb 2025 at 15:50

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Summary of the contracting process

Cumberland Council has awarded a contract for the reconstruction of a retaining wall on Lancaster Street, Carlisle, to Metcalfe Plant Hire. The project, valued at £63,516.34, falls under the industry category of construction, foundation, and surface works for highways and roads (CPV 45233000). The procurement process is in the award stage, with the contract period starting on 24th February 2025 and ending on 2nd May 2025. Key dates include the road closure from 10th March 2025 to 17th April 2025. The objective of the project is to limit disruptions to local residents and businesses during the works.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for construction firms, particularly smaller enterprises and those involved with social enterprises, given its specific suitability for SMEs and VCSEs. Businesses specialising in road and highway construction, as well as those experienced in traffic management, will find this contract well-suited to their expertise. The project requires meticulous planning and execution to ensure minimal disruption, making it a valuable prospect for companies looking to demonstrate their proficiency in managing community-sensitive construction tasks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lancaster Street Retaining Wall Rebuild

Notice Description

The Council is procuring a contract to undertake the reconstruction of a section of retaining wall at Lancaster Street, Carlisle. O.S. grid Co-ordinates 340443E; 555372N. The works require a section of retaining wall approximately 27m in length and 1.5m in height of retaining wall to be taken down and reconstructed/ realigned as indicated on drawing Dwg-01-Lancaster Street RW. The existing stone is to be set aside for re-use and where replacement stone is required it must match the surrounding masonry as closely as possible. The existing parapet railings are to be refurbished and reinstalled. The perforated drainage pipe behind the retaining wall is to be connected to the existing gully. The cobbled surface on Lancaster Street is to be reinstated to existing levels. Cumberland Council have arranged a GPR survey to be undertaken to accurately locate services and the report will be shared with the contractor. A road closure permit for Lancaster Street and Crown Street to complete the works has been obtained by Cumberland Council. The closure commences on Monday 10th March 2025 for a duration of up to 6 weeks concluding Thursday 17th April 2025. A key objective is to limit disruption to local residents, businesses and members of the public during the works, any road closures should be kept to a minimum. The Contractor shall also be responsible for procuring and managing all traffic management, which is to be agreed upon with the Employer's Highway Network Manager.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5731afb4-0a5b-4854-b700-ad9f47ee9e06
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bee7c64-e120-4024-859b-a8397ac4676c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£63,516 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£63,516 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2025 - 2 May 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CUMBERLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RD
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
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
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

METCALFE PLANT HIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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