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Award

06 Jul 2026 at 14:32

Tender

04 Mar 2026 at 13:25

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Barrow Multi-Modal Transport Study" has been completed by Westmorland and Furness Council, a sub-central government authority in the UK. The contract, initially tendered in March 2026 using an open procedure, focuses on infrastructure works consultancy services aimed at assessing economic growth and job impacts in Barrow, UKD12 region. Awarded on 20th May 2026 to OVE ARUP & PARTNERS LIMITED, the contract period is set from 13th July 2026 to 15th January 2027, with a gross award value of £161,880. Initially tender values were grossed at £216,000. This contract represents a significant opportunity within the services category.

The Barrow Multi-Modal Transport Study contract presents a valuable opportunity for large consultancy firms specializing in infrastructure services and economic impact analysis. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality assessments and potential intervention strategies for economic growth will find this tender suitable. Particularly, firms like SMEs have engagement avenues indicated by the four SME bids reaching the final stage, although the contract itself was awarded to a large supplier. This tender emphasizes both quality and price, predominantly focusing on quality (80% weightage), signalling that expertise and comprehensive analyses are crucial for success in similar future tenders within the public infrastructure consultancy domain.

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Notice Title

Barrow Multi Modal Transport Study

Notice Description

Barrow Multi-Modal Transport Study. The study will assess the impact of jobs and economic growth in Barrow through the use of scenarios and identify potential intervention measures required to support this growth.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066209
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063280-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£216,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£216,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£134,900 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jul 2026 - 15 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLD12 East Cumbria

Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal Strickland and Fell
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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