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title: "CWF Lot 2A - Swinstone Bridge Widening"
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# CWF Lot 2A - Swinstone Bridge Widening

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8a9b32b2-19ad-47c4-9636-c2c37b8ff848

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## Summary

The procurement process for the project titled "CWF Lot 2A - Swinstone Bridge Widening" has been actively awarded by Westmorland and Furness Council. Located in England, the project belongs to the construction industry category. The procurement proceeded through an open procedure, and the contract was awarded on 8th September 2025. This design and build contract involves the widening of Swinstone Bridge and aims to commence work after 16th June 2026, with a contract value of £99,500.5. The maximum duration for contract completion is slated until 13th October 2026. Key stakeholders include Westmorland and Furness Council as the buyer and Metcalfe Plant Hire Limited as the supplier.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the construction sector, especially those with capabilities in bridge construction and widening projects. The design and build nature of the contract allows for creative input and full responsibility for design and execution, benefitting companies with comprehensive expertise in such undertakings. While the project is not specifically targeted at small and medium-sized enterprises, larger construction firms like Metcalfe Plant Hire Limited with robust resources and experience would find this contract suitable for growth. The open procurement method further ensures a competitive bidding environment, potentially fostering business expansion for the awarded firm.

## Notice

he purpose of this project is to complete the design and construction of widening and haunching works to Swinstone Bridge. The project is to be let as a single stage Design and Build contract with the contractor being responsible for completion of a full design and obtaining all necessary consents, permits and orders to allow works to commence as soon as possible after 16th June 2026, and where required making best use of the in-river working window of 16th June to 30th September 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6153a4e9-0cc9-4687-98d9-3218db226b9b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Oct 2025 - 13 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,500 |
| 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 |
| Post town | 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 | 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

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 8 Sep 2025 at 12:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6153a4e9-0cc9-4687-98d9-3218db226b9b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6153a4e9-0cc9-4687-98d9-3218db226b9b
  8th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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