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Underwater Bridge Maintenance and Repair Term Contract 2025-2028

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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21 Mar 2025 at 16:18

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Summary of the contracting process

Westmorland and Furness Council has completed the procurement process for the "Underwater Bridge Maintenance and Repair Term Contract 2025-2028" project. This contract, falling under the construction industry category specifically for bridge work, involves both planned and reactive maintenance and repairs to numerous underwater bridge structures across Westmorland and Furness in Cumbria, England. The contract is valued at £485,000 and follows an open procurement procedure. Key dates include the tender period ending on 28th February 2025 and the contract period running from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028. The award was made on 21st March 2025 to the supplier Wetworx.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction, particularly those experienced in underwater repair and maintenance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) proficient in handling masonry arch bridges and managing reactive repair tasks in aquatic environments would find this tender particularly lucrative. The long-term nature of the contract allows for sustained business over three years, fostering potential growth and stability for the engaging firms. Businesses in Cumbria and surrounding regions with the requisite capabilities could leverage this opportunity to demonstrate their expertise and secure a pivotal role in maintaining critical infrastructure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Underwater Bridge Maintenance and Repair Term Contract 2025-2028

Notice Description

Westmorland and Furness Council (WFC) is responsible for around 1079 highway bridges, the majority of which are masonry arch bridges, over 680 retaining walls and over 385 culverts. Many of these structures are founded below water level and are prone to erosion and scour damage. As part of the capital works programme, the Council carries out planned and reactive maintenance and repairs to a number of its structures assets where defects occur or are identified that if left unattended could result in structural collapse and risk to the public. This Term Contract is for underwater maintenance, repairs and debris recovery for bridges and structures across the Westmorland and Furness area in Cumbria. The contract will comprise both planned repair works and additional reactive works, all commissioned through task orders.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2aea8f1-090a-46b8-9d34-51965029c45e
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45221100 - Construction work for bridges

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£485,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£485,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 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

WETWORX

Further Information

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