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title: "CWF Lot 2A - Moss Side Cattle Grid Replacement"
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# CWF Lot 2A - Moss Side Cattle Grid Replacement

Buyer: Westmorland and Furness Council  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-551f26c3-b82c-4305-8e9f-6b068c8a484e

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## Summary

Westmorland and Furness Council commissioned the design and replacement of the Moss Side cattle grid, including all associated components. The structure is on the U3193 public highway near Hornby Hall, about 3.5 miles east of Penrith, just off the A66. This is a highway construction project focused on replacing the cattle grid and its ancillary elements. The requirement is localised to this site in Cumbria rather than a wider road network programme.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded. The council used a selective procedure as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender deadline was 25 September 2026 at 12:00, and the award was made on 8 October 2026. Metcalfe Plant Hire Limited was selected for £63,377.39. The contract period runs from 26 October to 11 December 2026. The procurement was estimated at £40,000. It was presented as a single requirement, with no lot division recorded. The opportunity was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses. No specific evaluation criteria are stated in the available process information.

This award shows demand from Westmorland and Furness Council for specialist highway works involving the design and replacement of rural cattle grids, including associated components. A credible competitor when this particular requirement returns to market would need to demonstrate the capability to design and deliver a complete cattle-grid replacement on a public highway, with the practical resources to undertake work at a rural site near Penrith. The selected supplier, Metcalfe Plant Hire Limited, is recorded as a small or medium-sized business, indicating that this scale of requirement can be delivered by an SME. Firms with relevant roadworks experience, suitable plant and the ability to manage ancillary works would be well placed to compete for this buyer’s future cattle-grid replacement work.

## Notice

This project comprises the design and replacement of Moss Side cattle grid (including all ancillary elements. The cattle grid is located on the U3193 public highway near Hornby Hall, approximately 3.5miles East of Penrith (just off the A66). Refer to location plan enclosed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93f05045-26c6-47f9-a859-3390ca85514c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Oct 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Oct 2026 - 11 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £63,377 |
| 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 | Westmorland and Furness Council |
| Locality | KENDAL |
| Postcode area | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA9 4DQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness |
| Local authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Electoral ward | Kendal Strickland and Fell |
| Westminster constituency | Westmorland and Lonsdale |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2026 at 14:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93f05045-26c6-47f9-a859-3390ca85514c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93f05045-26c6-47f9-a859-3390ca85514c
  9th October 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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