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title: "Geotechnical investigation works related to the A592 Kingate (Kirkstone Pass) pass landslip"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0607b4"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-16"
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# Geotechnical investigation works related to the A592 Kingate (Kirkstone Pass) pass landslip

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0607b4

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## Summary

The procurement process for the geotechnical investigation works related to the A592 Kingate (Kirkstone Pass) landslip was managed by Westmorland and Furness Council, a sub-central government public authority located at South Lakeland House in Kendal, United Kingdom. The tender, which falls under the works category, was processed through direct award due to technical reasons, and the contract was awarded directly to Metcalfe Plant Hire Limited. The contract, valued between £80,000 and £150,000, aims to address site issues and re-open the road swiftly for community use. The project's contract period is from 16 January 2026 to 11 December 2026, with key procurement stages now complete.

This procurement offers potential growth opportunities to businesses specialising in ground investigation works, particularly those experienced with challenging terrains or landslip sites. As the project requires quick operational capacity, businesses like Metcalfe Plant Hire Limited, which has prior experience at the site, are well-suited to compete. The focus on reopening a critical road underserves community needs, thereby presenting a chance for businesses with specialised geographical and technical knowledge to showcase their capabilities and expand their portfolio within regional public contracts.

## Notice

Geotechnical investigation works, including any works that need to be undertaken to enable the investigation of the A592 Kingate (Kirkstone Pass) pass landslip and maintain the site prior to the permanent solution delivery. The award will be directly to a supplier who are used to working on the site through a previous commission on the A592. The aim of the works is to help understand the issues on site and re-open the road for the community as quickly as possible. The award is for between PS80,000.00 to PS150,000.00

### Procurement Information

The award will be directly to this supplier as they are used to working on the site through a previous commission on the A592. The aim of the works is to help understand the issues on site and re-open the road for the community as quickly as possible.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004072-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Jan 2026 - 11 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| Contracts value | £150,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | METCALFE PLANT HIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45111250 - Ground investigation work

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2026 at 16:30 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004072-2026
- 16 Jan 2026 at 16:22 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004066-2026
- 16 Jan 2026 at 14:02 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003921-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004072-2026
  16th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004066-2026
  16th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003921-2026
  16th January 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.metcalfe-plant-hire.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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