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CWF Lot 2A - Lunes Bridge Masonry and Training Wall Repairs

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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18 Aug 2025 at 09:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by Westmorland and Furness Council for the project titled "CWF Lot 2A - Lunes Bridge Masonry and Training Wall Repairs." This falls under the construction work industry category and is located in England, United Kingdom. The procurement stage was completed with the awarding process concluded on 18th August 2025. The contract, valued at £70,807.75, involves repairing the Grade II listed Lunes Bridge, with a contract period starting from 22nd September 2025 to 30th September 2026. The procurement method was classified under 'Other' category, supporting suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The tendering period ended on 13th August 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in masonry and construction services, especially those with experience in heritage site restorations and infrastructure repairs. Given the specific focus on masonry work, companies that possess expertise in dealing with listed structures and river crossings would be well-suited for such projects. The contract valued at £70,807.75 offers competitive opportunities for SMEs like Metcalfe Plant Hire Ltd, which successfully secured the award, indicating a conducive environment for similar-sized businesses to compete. This underscores a government commitment to leveraging local expertise in boosting regional infrastructure development.

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Notice Title

CWF Lot 2A - Lunes Bridge Masonry and Training Wall Repairs

Notice Description

Lunes Bridge is a Grade II listed 2 span masonry arch bridge located on the U3396 at Tebay. It provides access over the River Lune, a Main River. The contract will be to undertake various masonry repairs to the flood span (eastern span) of the structure and upstream eastern training wall.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d836b0ca-2af7-42a9-87a4-5023b4c20d6f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7c2c7ef-6ae1-494c-b7ad-be516144d82f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,807 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 1-2 years
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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