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LCWIP WR2 Sandgate - Fell Lane Preliminary Design

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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13 Jan 2026 at 09:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Westmorland and Furness Council involves the preliminary design for the Sandgate-Fell Lane Corridor, a key part of the Walking Route 2 in Penrith's LCWIP Walking Network. This process falls under the category of architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services, with an overall budget set at £54,000. The procurement culminated in a contract awarded to Pell Frischmann Consultants Ltd., starting on 13th January 2026 and ending on 10th July 2026. The procurement stage is now in the 'award' phase, having reached completion, with the award notice published on 13th January 2026. The project location is within England, UK, specifically focusing on infrastructure enhancements around Penrith town centre.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for multidisciplinary consultancy teams specialising in infrastructure design and urban improvement works. It is particularly well-suited to SMEs, although the awarded supplier, Pell Frischmann Consultants Ltd., is a large-scale enterprise. Businesses that excel in providing architectural and engineering services, and who are capable of contributing to the development of urban corridors, would find this project particularly aligned with their capabilities. By engaging in such projects, firms can develop their portfolio of work, showcasing their expertise in contributing to local council initiatives targeted at improving urban transport and connectivity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LCWIP WR2 Sandgate - Fell Lane Preliminary Design

Notice Description

Westmorland and Furness Council ('the Council') is seeking to appoint a multidisciplinary consultancy team to undertake scheme development and preliminary design for a key corridor into / out of Penrith town centre, the Sandgate-Fell Lane Corridor, identified in the Penrith LCWIP Walking Network as Walking Route 2 (WR2). The improvement also includes Sandgate and the junction with Fell Lane/Meeting House Lane and Benson Row which fall within the Core Walking Zone (CWZ).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7481bb26-349a-4359-8886-b3b6e995ebc8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/807cec1e-4c20-4baf-977d-64c7bf23cdb5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£54,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£53,974 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2026 - 10 Jul 2026 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
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

PELL FRISCHMANN CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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