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Reinstatement works on A592 Kingate Landslip

Westmorland and Furness Council

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24 Apr 2026 at 13:41

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17 Apr 2026 at 12:04

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Summary of the contracting process

Westmorland and Furness Council has completed a direct procurement process for reinstatement works on the A592 at Kingate following a landslip incident. This tender falls under the construction category, specifically aimed at highway and road infrastructure. The procurement process was marked by a direct procurement method, executed below threshold without competition, and is associated with a Public Authority - sub-central government classification. The contract was awarded to METCALFE PLANT HIRE LIMITED, commencing from 1st May 2026 and concluding on 30th November 2026, with a gross value of £840,000. The award notice was published on 24th April 2026.

This contract presents valuable opportunities for construction companies specialising in highway and infrastructure restoration works. SMEs with expertise in similar reinstatement projects can leverage these opportunities to enhance their market presence and establish collaborations with local councils. Companies well-versed in construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, and flatwork related to highways and roads are ideally positioned to provide impactful services under such contracts. Businesses within the UKD12 region, encompassing disciplines in civil engineering and infrastructure repair, will find this a promising avenue for expanding their operational scope.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Reinstatement works on A592 Kingate Landslip

Notice Description

Reinstatement works on A592 at Kingate following a landslip which under mined the road causing it to close.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06852d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037603-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45230000 - Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 6-12 months
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
Postcode Area
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 LIMITED

Further Information

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