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title: "Underwater Bridge Maintenance and Repair Term Contract 2025-2028"
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buyer: "WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL"
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# Underwater Bridge Maintenance and Repair Term Contract 2025-2028

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c90a9d5c-c2c2-4584-864e-46162f39ee45

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## Summary

Westmorland and Furness Council (WFC) has initiated an open tender process for an "Underwater Bridge Maintenance and Repair Term Contract 2025-2028." The project, situated in Cumbria, England, falls under the industry category of "Construction work for bridges" and specifically involves maintenance and repair of underwater structures to prevent erosion and scour damage. The tender, valued at £485,000, allows for both planned and reactive work across WFC's jurisdiction and has a submission deadline of 28 February 2025. The contract period will run from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in underwater construction and maintenance services. Companies with expertise in masonry arch bridges, retaining walls, and culvert maintenance can benefit from the consistent, task order-based nature of the contract, fostering long-term business growth. The open procedure provides a fair chance for qualified businesses to demonstrate their capabilities and secure a foothold in public sector contracts within the region.

## Notice

Westmorland and Furness Council (WFC) is responsible for around 1079 highway bridges, the majority of which are masonry arch bridges, over 680 retaining walls and over 385 culverts. Many of these structures are founded below water level and are prone to erosion and scour damage. As part of the capital works programme, the Council carries out planned and reactive maintenance and repairs to a number of its structures assets where defects occur or are identified that if left unattended could result in structural collapse and risk to the public. This Term Contract is for underwater maintenance, repairs and debris recovery for bridges and structures across the Westmorland and Furness area in Cumbria. The contract will comprise both planned repair works and additional reactive works, all commissioned through task orders. The tender is advertised via The Chest, if you are not already registered on the portal the help you need to get started can be found here https://www.the-chest.org.uk/. All details are in the documents within the tender and available via the above portal. Should you have any further questions please direct them via the messaging system on The Chest.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe7795e9-74df-4c0f-8813-8e4ea8bffebb |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £485,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45221100 - Construction work for bridges

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2025 at 16:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe7795e9-74df-4c0f-8813-8e4ea8bffebb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe7795e9-74df-4c0f-8813-8e4ea8bffebb
  29th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/
- https://www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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