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title: "PSF4 Lot 2A- A685 Borrowdale Bridge - Specification"
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buyer: "WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL"
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# PSF4 Lot 2A- A685 Borrowdale Bridge - Specification

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bff3c321-e29e-4bd8-9456-3815a3225280

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## Summary

Westmorland and Furness Council has recently awarded a contract titled "PSF4 Lot 2A- A685 Borrowdale Bridge - Specification" within the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services category. This procurement process is focused on preparing a specification for sampling and examining concrete cores to assess potential deterioration, including alkali-aggregate reaction. The project is located in England, UK, and the tendering stage concluded on 29th November 2024. The contract commencement date is set for 13th January 2025, with an expected completion date by 28th February 2025. The contract was awarded to Pell Friscmann Consultants Ltd on 10th December 2024, for a total value of £6,718.75.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, specialising in civil engineering consultancy and concrete testing services. Companies that possess expertise in petrographic examinations, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and X-ray diffraction (XRD) will be well-suited to compete. The project's detailed requirements for concrete core sampling and examination services offer a platform for these businesses to showcase their technical capabilities, expand their client portfolio, and grow their presence in the public sector. The buying organisation, Westmorland and Furness Council, is committed to fostering relationships with specialist consultants to ensure the integrity and longevity of public infrastructure.

## Notice

The consultant is to prepare a specification for taking concrete core samples of the deck and for undertaking petrographic examination, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) to determine whether potentially alkali reactive aggregates are present, and if so, whether there is any evidence of alkali-aggregate reaction (AAR) or any other form of concrete deterioration. The specification should include the locations of all concrete cores, taking due account of the post-tensioning system. It should also include a schedule of petrographic examinations, SEM and XRD. Drawings should be provided as part of the specification.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72a2470a-0a8c-4ff0-b0d8-3f58f9674d2e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 13 Jan 2025 - 28 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,718 |
| 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 | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA6 4SJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Dalston and Burgh |
| 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 | PELL FRISCMANN CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2025 at 13:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72a2470a-0a8c-4ff0-b0d8-3f58f9674d2e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72a2470a-0a8c-4ff0-b0d8-3f58f9674d2e
  4th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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