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Keswick to Threlkeld Bridge Deck Replacement Design and Installation

The Lake District National Park

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03 Aug 2026 at 09:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The Lake District National Park Authority procured bridge renewal works on the Keswick to Threlkeld route in the North West of England. The requirement covered the design and installation of completely new decks and parapet guardrails on three existing historic steel railway bridges: bridges 59, 73 and 74. It also included removing and disposing of the existing timber decks and parapet guardrails. This is a works contract for bridge structures, including bridge construction, footbridge construction and bridge renewal. The delivery location is identified as the North West, with Keswick and Threlkeld forming the named route. The requirement therefore suits contractors able to combine structural bridge design, fabrication or installation, work around existing historic steel structures, and safe removal and disposal of redundant bridge components.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded. It used a selective procedure as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. Bids closed on 6 March 2026 at 5pm. The contract was awarded on 7 April 2026 to Daniel Boardley T/A DB Contracts for £334,950 including the stated GBP currency. The contract period runs from 27 April 2026 to 1 December 2026. The award is active. The opportunity was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and was not reserved for voluntary, community or social enterprises. The published outcome records one selected supplier and one awarded requirement covering the three bridges and associated removal and disposal works. The procurement was evaluated through the selective dynamic purchasing system call-off route.

This award provides a clear indication of the Authority’s demand for specialist bridge renewal capability on the Lake District National Park route. A credible future competitor would need to demonstrate experience designing and installing replacement bridge decks and parapet guardrails, particularly where new components must be fitted to existing historic steel railway bridges. Practical capability should include structural assessment and design coordination, site installation, lifting or access planning, construction safety, and controlled removal and disposal of timber decks and guardrails. The requirement was considered suitable for SMEs, so a smaller contractor with relevant bridge, footbridge or civil engineering experience could be well placed, either independently or with specialist fabrication, structural design and waste-management partners. Familiarity with working in the Lake District and managing sensitive infrastructure sites would also strengthen a future proposition.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Keswick to Threlkeld Bridge Deck Replacement Design and Installation

Notice Description

This tender is for the Design and Installation of completely new decks and parapet guardrails to be installed onto three of the existing historic steel railway bridges, bridges 59, 73 and 74, together with the removal and disposal of the existing timber decks and parapet guardrails on the same.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5d94c3d7-130c-4e55-bb46-14d9b86268be
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a05812b3-2f54-4166-bca8-55b075e55b13
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

44212120 - Structures of bridges

45221100 - Construction work for bridges

45221110 - Bridge construction work

45221113 - Footbridge construction work

45221119 - Bridge renewal construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£334,950 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£334,950 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20266 months ago
Contract Period
27 Apr 2026 - 1 Dec 2026 6-12 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
The Lake District National Park
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 7RL
Postcode Area
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
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal South
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Daniel Boardley

Further Information

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