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Reconstruction of Millholm Culvert

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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07 Nov 2025 at 10:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the “Reconstruction of Millholm Culvert” involves the Westmorland and Furness Council in England, with a focus on construction, foundation, and surface works for highways and roads within the works industry category. The contracting process has progressed to the award stage, with a contract awarded to METCALFE PLANT HIRE LTD on 20th May 2024. The project operates under a single-stage Design and Build contract and utilises an open procurement method. The in-river working window allows construction to commence between 16th June and 30th September. The overall project contract period is scheduled from 1st May 2024 to 1st November 2024, with the project's tender period having concluded on 16th April 2024.

This tender offers considerable growth opportunities for businesses specialising in construction, particularly those with capabilities in road and highway infrastructure. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, as demonstrated by the success of METCALFE PLANT HIRE LTD, an SME awarded the contract. The design and build nature of the project provides room for innovative design solutions and efficient construction practices, making it an attractive prospect for businesses that can deliver comprehensive design and project management services. The emphasis on compliance and permits also opens doors for consultancy firms specialising in regulatory approvals and environmental assessments.

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Notice Title

Reconstruction of Millholm Culvert

Notice Description

The project is to be let as a single stage Design and Build contract with the contractor being responsible for completion of a full design and obtaining all necessary consents, permits and orders to allow construction works to commence as soon as possible to make best use of the in-river working window of 16th June to 30th September.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e12da156-272e-4aa6-b123-0bc293bf8522
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0772a58b-16ca-4d98-87a2-988fcb4ff1c7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

45233000 - Construction, foundation and surface works for highways, roads

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£137,718 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£137,718 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
2 Jun 2024 - 1 Nov 2024 1-6 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
Gwyneth Timson
Contact Email
procurement.capital.waf@cumbria.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3003733300

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

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