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PSF4 Lot 4B- See More Lake District Cycling - Grasmere to Dunmail Raise Active Travel Preliminary Design

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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19 Aug 2025 at 16:32

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process undertaken by the Westmorland and Furness Council involved the development of an active travel preliminary design scheme titled "PSF4 Lot 4B - See More Lake District Cycling - Grasmere to Dunmail Raise." The project, completed under the award stage as of 19th August 2025, focuses on architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services aiming to establish a cycling, walking, and wheeling route within England. The contract was awarded to WSP UK Ltd for a sum of £149,745, and the contract period extends from 1st September 2025 to 30th April 2026. The procurement method is unspecified and marked as "Other," providing an opportunity for innovative approaches to this engagement. The tender process was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with the tender period having ended on 25th July 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth in consultancy services, particularly for firms specialising in multidisciplinary approaches to urban development and sustainable infrastructure. Businesses with expertise in architectural and engineering services could highly benefit from engaging in similar tenders that focus on developing integrated transport networks and advancing active travel initiatives. The suitability for SMEs suggests strategic openings for smaller entities to partner with larger firms or consortia in such projects, fostering industry collaboration and broadening business capabilities within the rapidly evolving sector of eco-friendly transportation solutions.

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Notice Title

PSF4 Lot 4B- See More Lake District Cycling - Grasmere to Dunmail Raise Active Travel Preliminary Design

Notice Description

Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking to appoint a multidisciplinary consultancy team to undertake scheme development, preliminary design and gain consents for a new cycling, walking and wheeling ('active travel') route between Grasmere and Dunmail Raise.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-951cfc36-6210-48ba-8866-c1fed6b7ce4a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fb5e194-908d-4a29-8852-dee3d5e4648f
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
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£149,745 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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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