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Lot 2A- The Undertaking of Road Safety Studies 2026-2027

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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Tender

10 Jun 2026 at 13:39

Tender Notice
Award

11 Feb 2026 at 14:12

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Westmorland and Furness Council has initiated a procurement process titled "Lot 2A- The Undertaking of Road Safety Studies 2026-2027", focusing on architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services within the industry category. This tender spans several regions in the United Kingdom, including North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West, with the procurement currently in the 'award' stage. The open procedure method was utilised, and the procurement process was completed on 26th January 2026, with a project value of approximately £57,488. The contract period is set to start on 27th January 2026 and will conclude on 31st March 2027.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in engineering safety studies, particularly those experienced in assessing infrastructure such as road markings or traffic signs. The opportunity is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given the established suitability criteria, and aims to address multiple safety concerns brought to light by road safety partnerships. Companies within the specified regions engaging in similar engineering services can leverage this contract to grow and establish themselves in public sector collaborations. Collaborating with public bodies such as Westmorland and Furness Council can enhance a company's reputation and lead to further business opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lot 2A- The Undertaking of Road Safety Studies 2026-2027

Notice Description

To undertake Engineering Safety Studies (ESS) in response to multiple safety concerns of the public or partners, as brought to the attention of the local Cumbria Road Safety Partnership (CRSP) Group or triggered by collision criteria being reached. Studies which look to find similarities between collisions that have occurred at a single site or across a route which would indicate that there may be a determinable problem with an aspect of the infrastructure, such as road markings or traffic signs. The study will identify and present initial options for remedial measures indicating First Year rate of Return and recommended scheme(s) within a Report.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8a459094-ce0d-4b80-91a9-aec10dc8801f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf2d4ce6-7ac5-4451-a008-4c19474f6810
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£48,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£57,488 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20264 months ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, 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

WATERMAN INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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