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title: "Kendal Northern Access Route"
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# Kendal Northern Access Route

Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-be3893ae-0fcd-4a44-9838-2c2859b8c079

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## Summary

Cumbria County Council is currently overseeing the Kendal Northern Access Route project, which seeks to appoint a consultant for scheme development and appraisal, crucial for producing an Outline Business Case (OBC). The open tender process, initiated on 30th July 2021, allows bids until 10th September 2021. The project's total value is £500,000, with the contract period set to commence on 18th October 2021 and extend until 17th October 2023. Delivery will take place in the region of England, United Kingdom, under the category of architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in engineering and construction services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate relevant expertise. The successful tenderer will contribute to an essential infrastructure project that could enhance regional connectivity and accessibility, thus fostering potential growth in the local economy and related sectors.

## Notice

This opportunity is available via The Chest https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ Cumbria County Council ("the Council") is seeking to appoint a consultant to undertake the scheme development and appraisal necessary to support the selection of a preferred route and to undertake the production of an Outline Business Case (OBC) for the Kendal Northern Access Route. The OBC is to be submitted for approval by the Department for Transport, so the Kendal Northern Access Route can achieve Programme Entry and secure in-principle delivery funding from the department's Large Local Majors fund. Any clarifications or support should be requested via The Chest.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ed706fc-3c00-41f6-a2cd-c909dffb3159 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 17 Oct 2021 - 17 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £434,611 |
| 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 | 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 | MOTT MACDONALD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2021 at 10:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ed706fc-3c00-41f6-a2cd-c909dffb3159
- 30 Jul 2021 at 07:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd963304-9f04-497c-a7de-ed1a83bc9945

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ed706fc-3c00-41f6-a2cd-c909dffb3159
  20th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd963304-9f04-497c-a7de-ed1a83bc9945
  30th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

## Provenance

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