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title: "Lancaster Street Retaining Wall Rebuild"
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# Lancaster Street Retaining Wall Rebuild

Buyer: CUMBERLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5731afb4-0a5b-4854-b700-ad9f47ee9e06

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## Summary

Cumberland Council has awarded a contract for the reconstruction of a retaining wall on Lancaster Street, Carlisle, to Metcalfe Plant Hire. The project, valued at £63,516.34, falls under the industry category of construction, foundation, and surface works for highways and roads (CPV 45233000). The procurement process is in the award stage, with the contract period starting on 24th February 2025 and ending on 2nd May 2025. Key dates include the road closure from 10th March 2025 to 17th April 2025. The objective of the project is to limit disruptions to local residents and businesses during the works.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for construction firms, particularly smaller enterprises and those involved with social enterprises, given its specific suitability for SMEs and VCSEs. Businesses specialising in road and highway construction, as well as those experienced in traffic management, will find this contract well-suited to their expertise. The project requires meticulous planning and execution to ensure minimal disruption, making it a valuable prospect for companies looking to demonstrate their proficiency in managing community-sensitive construction tasks.

## Notice

The Council is procuring a contract to undertake the reconstruction of a section of retaining wall at Lancaster Street, Carlisle. O.S. grid Co-ordinates 340443E; 555372N. The works require a section of retaining wall approximately 27m in length and 1.5m in height of retaining wall to be taken down and reconstructed/ realigned as indicated on drawing Dwg-01-Lancaster Street RW. The existing stone is to be set aside for re-use and where replacement stone is required it must match the surrounding masonry as closely as possible. The existing parapet railings are to be refurbished and reinstalled. The perforated drainage pipe behind the retaining wall is to be connected to the existing gully. The cobbled surface on Lancaster Street is to be reinstated to existing levels. Cumberland Council have arranged a GPR survey to be undertaken to accurately locate services and the report will be shared with the contractor. A road closure permit for Lancaster Street and Crown Street to complete the works has been obtained by Cumberland Council. The closure commences on Monday 10th March 2025 for a duration of up to 6 weeks concluding Thursday 17th April 2025. A key objective is to limit disruption to local residents, businesses and members of the public during the works, any road closures should be kept to a minimum. The Contractor shall also be responsible for procuring and managing all traffic management, which is to be agreed upon with the Employer's Highway Network Manager.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bee7c64-e120-4024-859b-a8397ac4676c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Feb 2025 - 2 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £63,516 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £63,516 |
| 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 | CUMBERLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 1RD |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45233000 - Construction, foundation and surface works for highways, roads

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2025 at 15:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bee7c64-e120-4024-859b-a8397ac4676c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bee7c64-e120-4024-859b-a8397ac4676c
  26th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/

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