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Lot 4B- LCWIP 2 Kendal Riverside North Active Travel Preliminary Design

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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13 Apr 2026 at 15:26

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Summary of the contracting process

Westmorland and Furness Council has completed the award stage for the project titled "Lot 4B- LCWIP 2 Kendal Riverside North Active Travel Preliminary Design," classified under the industry category of Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services (CPV 71000000). This procurement process involved an open procedure for developing a walking, wheeling, and cycling route along Kendal's riverside from Stramongate to Shap Road, with links to Burneside Road. The contract, valued at £150,000, runs from 13th April 2026 to 5th February 2027, and the project's location is in England, United Kingdom. Westmorland and Furness Council served as the buying organisation, and the award was published on 13th April 2026.

The tender presents significant opportunities for growth for multidisciplinary consultancy firms, particularly those specialising in transport infrastructure and urban planning services. The project's scope, focusing on active travel and adherence to LTN 1/20 standards, is earmarked to attract businesses proficient in designing sustainable travel routes. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited for this contract, given the suitability preferences outlined in the tender documentation. WSP UK Limited, a large-scale enterprise, has been awarded this contract, demonstrating the competitive nature and scale of projects managed by the Council.​

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Notice Title

Lot 4B- LCWIP 2 Kendal Riverside North Active Travel 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 walking, wheeling, and cycling route along the northern section of Kendal's riverside. The route will be designed in accordance with LTN 1/20 standards and will provide a connection between Stramongate and Shap Road, with additional links to Burneside Road.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e015cd9-095f-4489-a057-a6a8874a4125
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 5 Feb 2027 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
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

WSP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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