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title: "Reconstruction of Millholm Culvert"
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buyer: "WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL"
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# Reconstruction of Millholm Culvert

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e12da156-272e-4aa6-b123-0bc293bf8522

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## Summary

The procurement process for the “Reconstruction of Millholm Culvert” involves the Westmorland and Furness Council in England, with a focus on construction, foundation, and surface works for highways and roads within the works industry category. The contracting process has progressed to the award stage, with a contract awarded to METCALFE PLANT HIRE LTD on 20th May 2024. The project operates under a single-stage Design and Build contract and utilises an open procurement method. The in-river working window allows construction to commence between 16th June and 30th September. The overall project contract period is scheduled from 1st May 2024 to 1st November 2024, with the project's tender period having concluded on 16th April 2024.

This tender offers considerable growth opportunities for businesses specialising in construction, particularly those with capabilities in road and highway infrastructure. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, as demonstrated by the success of METCALFE PLANT HIRE LTD, an SME awarded the contract. The design and build nature of the project provides room for innovative design solutions and efficient construction practices, making it an attractive prospect for businesses that can deliver comprehensive design and project management services. The emphasis on compliance and permits also opens doors for consultancy firms specialising in regulatory approvals and environmental assessments.

## Notice

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 construction works to commence as soon as possible to make best use of the in-river working window of 16th June to 30th September.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0772a58b-16ca-4d98-87a2-988fcb4ff1c7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Jun 2024 - 1 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £137,718 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £137,718 |
| 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 | 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

- 45233000 - Construction, foundation and surface works for highways, roads

## Release History

- 7 Nov 2025 at 10:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0772a58b-16ca-4d98-87a2-988fcb4ff1c7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0772a58b-16ca-4d98-87a2-988fcb4ff1c7
  7th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=f7fd9253-f1e5-ee11-8127-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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