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Geotechnical investigation works related to the A592 Kingate (Kirkstone Pass) pass landslip

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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Award

16 Jan 2026 at 16:30

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16 Jan 2026 at 16:22

Award

16 Jan 2026 at 14:02

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the geotechnical investigation works related to the A592 Kingate (Kirkstone Pass) landslip was managed by Westmorland and Furness Council, a sub-central government public authority located at South Lakeland House in Kendal, United Kingdom. The tender, which falls under the works category, was processed through direct award due to technical reasons, and the contract was awarded directly to Metcalfe Plant Hire Limited. The contract, valued between £80,000 and £150,000, aims to address site issues and re-open the road swiftly for community use. The project's contract period is from 16 January 2026 to 11 December 2026, with key procurement stages now complete.

This procurement offers potential growth opportunities to businesses specialising in ground investigation works, particularly those experienced with challenging terrains or landslip sites. As the project requires quick operational capacity, businesses like Metcalfe Plant Hire Limited, which has prior experience at the site, are well-suited to compete. The focus on reopening a critical road underserves community needs, thereby presenting a chance for businesses with specialised geographical and technical knowledge to showcase their capabilities and expand their portfolio within regional public contracts.

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Notice Title

Geotechnical investigation works related to the A592 Kingate (Kirkstone Pass) pass landslip

Notice Description

Geotechnical investigation works, including any works that need to be undertaken to enable the investigation of the A592 Kingate (Kirkstone Pass) pass landslip and maintain the site prior to the permanent solution delivery. The award will be directly to a supplier who are used to working on the site through a previous commission on the A592. The aim of the works is to help understand the issues on site and re-open the road for the community as quickly as possible. The award is for between PS80,000.00 to PS150,000.00

Procurement Information

The award will be directly to this supplier as they are used to working on the site through a previous commission on the A592. The aim of the works is to help understand the issues on site and re-open the road for the community as quickly as possible.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0607b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004072-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45111250 - Ground investigation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jan 2026 - 11 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.capital.waf@cumbria.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

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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