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CWF Lot 2A - Straight Bridge Repointing Works

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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09 Sep 2025 at 15:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "CWF Lot 2A - Straight Bridge Repointing Works" was managed by Westmorland and Furness Council, focusing on the construction industry category (CPV code 45000000). The project involves the repointing of the Grade II* listed Straight Bridge on the A683 near Sedbergh, England. This tender reached the award stage on 9th September 2025, following the tender period which ended on 5th September 2025. The awarded contract is set to run from 1st March 2026 to 27th March 2026, with a final contract value of £18,390.35. The procurement method was identified as "Other -", indicating a specific tailored process suitable for addressing unique project requirements.

The tender presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as indicated by the suitability section, providing an opening for businesses specialising in construction and historical structure maintenance. METCALFE PLANT HIRE LTD, an SME, successfully secured the award, highlighting the potential for similar scale firms to benefit from such public sector contracts. Businesses excelling in construction project management and historical conservation would be well-positioned to bid for comparable projects issued by local councils, facilitating growth and expansion within this specialised market niche.

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Notice Title

CWF Lot 2A - Straight Bridge Repointing Works

Notice Description

This project comprises repointing works to Straight Bridge. Refer to SL102-ODW Outlined Description of Works included within tender documents. Straight Bridge is a Grade II* listed structure which carries pedestrian and vehicular traffic on the A683 over the River Rawthey near Sedbergh. The Contractor shall undertake the role of Principal Contractor and fulfil their obligations in accordance with CDM 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d31896d9-53f4-4cad-82a8-5155a2a4d88e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cc759c3-1e61-4a5a-a3be-47a6bbb83ab5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,390 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Sep 20256 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 27 Mar 2026 30 days
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

METCALFE PLANT HIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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