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title: "WP17/BE2 Minor Bridges East 2"
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buyer: "CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# WP17/BE2 Minor Bridges East 2

Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-79e734e1-dfbe-43e3-a6db-386f92f88fb0

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Cumbria County Council as the buying organisation for the project titled "WP17/BE2 Minor Bridges East 2", which focuses on construction work in the construction industry. This project encompasses minor bridge works (75 in total) located in the eastern area of Cumbria. The contract was awarded to Metcalfe Plant Hire LTD following a single stage design and build approach based on the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) assessment. The contract was initiated with an end date for tender submissions on 13 April 2017, and the contract period spans from 15 May 2017 to 31 October 2017, amounting to approximately £1,028,251. 

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for firms active in construction and infrastructure development within the North West region of the United Kingdom. Companies with expertise in minor bridge construction and those that can demonstrate innovative design and effective project management will be well-suited to compete for similar future tenders. SMEs are encouraged to participate, given the nature of the project and the procurement method, which favours quality and indicative pricing.

## Notice

This package consist of minor bridge works (75 total) and are located in the eastern area of Cumbria. This work package was procured via a single stage design and build approach with the successful tenderer assuming the role of both principle designer and principle contractor. The package was awarded bases on the MEAT assessment in relation to the quality assessment and indicative pricing table.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e0b51d9-3f32-44b7-9cc3-6c942c9efa6a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 14 May 2017 - 31 Oct 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,028,250 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,028,250 |
| 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 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 | 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

- 5 Jun 2017 at 15:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e0b51d9-3f32-44b7-9cc3-6c942c9efa6a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e0b51d9-3f32-44b7-9cc3-6c942c9efa6a
  5th June 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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