Award

CWF Lot 2A - Swinstone Bridge Widening

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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08 Sep 2025 at 12:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "CWF Lot 2A - Swinstone Bridge Widening" has been actively awarded by Westmorland and Furness Council. Located in England, the project belongs to the construction industry category. The procurement proceeded through an open procedure, and the contract was awarded on 8th September 2025. This design and build contract involves the widening of Swinstone Bridge and aims to commence work after 16th June 2026, with a contract value of £99,500.5. The maximum duration for contract completion is slated until 13th October 2026. Key stakeholders include Westmorland and Furness Council as the buyer and Metcalfe Plant Hire Limited as the supplier.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the construction sector, especially those with capabilities in bridge construction and widening projects. The design and build nature of the contract allows for creative input and full responsibility for design and execution, benefitting companies with comprehensive expertise in such undertakings. While the project is not specifically targeted at small and medium-sized enterprises, larger construction firms like Metcalfe Plant Hire Limited with robust resources and experience would find this contract suitable for growth. The open procurement method further ensures a competitive bidding environment, potentially fostering business expansion for the awarded firm.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CWF Lot 2A - Swinstone Bridge Widening

Notice Description

he purpose of this project is to complete the design and construction of widening and haunching works to Swinstone Bridge. The project is to be let as a single stage Design and Build contract with the contractor being responsible for completion of a full design and obtaining all necessary consents, permits and orders to allow works to commence as soon as possible after 16th June 2026, and where required making best use of the in-river working window of 16th June to 30th September 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8a9b32b2-19ad-47c4-9636-c2c37b8ff848
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6153a4e9-0cc9-4687-98d9-3218db226b9b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 2025 - 13 Oct 2026 1-2 years
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

METCALFE PLANT HIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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