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title: "CSF Lot 2a - A686 Witch Wood Slope Remediation Scheme"
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# CSF Lot 2a - A686 Witch Wood Slope Remediation Scheme

Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-296f7db1-fd6a-42ee-9889-e5a88c669bf1

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "CSF Lot 2a - A686 Witch Wood Slope Remediation Scheme," initiated by Cumbria County Council, has been completed. This project falls within the construction industry and was centred around a section of the A686 carriageway at Witch Wood, near Melmerby in Cumbria. The contract, valued at £545,283, was awarded to METCALFE PLANT HIRE LTD on 1st August 2018, with the contract period commencing on 28th August 2018 and concluding on 2nd November 2018. This tender was identified under the "works" category and involved significant road and drainage works as well as site clearance activities.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in construction and infrastructure works, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide the necessary machinery and expertise for similar projects. Companies offering services in earthworks, drainage, landscaping, and minor road reconstruction would be particularly well-suited to compete for future contracts of this nature, allowing them to expand their portfolios and strengthen relationships with local authorities like Cumbria County Council.

## Notice

Awarded via mini competition through Capital Schemes Framework for works where a section of the A686 carriageway at Witch Wood approximately 1 mile north of Melmerby in Cumbria is showing signs of distress and is to be remediated. The works involve the importing and placing of granular fill to regrade the earthworks slopes supporting the carriageway. The works will also include the reconstruction of a short section of carriageway. Works include site clearance, fencing/walling, earthworks, drainage, landscaping and minor carriageway reconstruction

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19d7b109-8d36-4249-960a-79008ecb9bdb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 27 Aug 2018 - 2 Nov 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £545,283 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £545,283 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 1RZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | METCALFE PLANT HIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 2 Aug 2018 at 13:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19d7b109-8d36-4249-960a-79008ecb9bdb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19d7b109-8d36-4249-960a-79008ecb9bdb
  2nd August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/

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