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Technical Approval Authority Services for the Capital Programme (2026/2027)

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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17 Apr 2026 at 10:21

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Summary of the contracting process

Westmorland and Furness Council has conducted a procurement process for "Technical Approval Authority Services for the Capital Programme (2026/2027)." This service was aimed at supporting the Council's Capital Programme Team by ensuring technical solutions, designs, or products meet necessary standards and safety criteria. The procurement, classified under public authority - sub-central government, involves services related to technical analysis or consultancy. The process was completed with the award notice published on 17th April 2026. Waterman Infrastructure & Environment Limited was awarded the contract valued at £85,000, with gross amount of £102,000. The contract period spans from 1st May 2026 to 30th September 2027. The procurement method employed was limited competition, below the threshold.

This procurement presents opportunities for organisations specialising in technical consultancy services, particularly those focusing on infrastructure projects. Business growth can be fostered through engagement in substantial capital development initiatives, providing expertise in regulatory compliance and safety standards for public projects. Companies with experience in technical approval and consultancy within the infrastructure sector, ideally those able to deliver high-standard and reliable services, would be well-suited to secure similar contracts with sub-central government authorities in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Technical Approval Authority Services for the Capital Programme (2026/2027)

Notice Description

The Council is seeking to appoint a flexible Technical Approval Authority Service to support the Capital Programme Team. The Council requires a Technical Approval Authority service to ensure that technical solutions, designs, or products meet required standards, regulations, and safety criteria before they are approved for use or implementation for capital projects.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06850f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035086-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
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

WATERMAN INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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