---
title: "Barrow Multi Modal Transport Study"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066209"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-06"
---

# Barrow Multi Modal Transport Study

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066209

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Barrow Multi-Modal Transport Study" has been completed by Westmorland and Furness Council, a sub-central government authority in the UK. The contract, initially tendered in March 2026 using an open procedure, focuses on infrastructure works consultancy services aimed at assessing economic growth and job impacts in Barrow, UKD12 region. Awarded on 20th May 2026 to OVE ARUP & PARTNERS LIMITED, the contract period is set from 13th July 2026 to 15th January 2027, with a gross award value of £161,880. Initially tender values were grossed at £216,000. This contract represents a significant opportunity within the services category.

The Barrow Multi-Modal Transport Study contract presents a valuable opportunity for large consultancy firms specializing in infrastructure services and economic impact analysis. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality assessments and potential intervention strategies for economic growth will find this tender suitable. Particularly, firms like SMEs have engagement avenues indicated by the four SME bids reaching the final stage, although the contract itself was awarded to a large supplier. This tender emphasizes both quality and price, predominantly focusing on quality (80% weightage), signalling that expertise and comprehensive analyses are crucial for success in similar future tenders within the public infrastructure consultancy domain.

## Notice

Barrow Multi-Modal Transport Study. The study will assess the impact of jobs and economic growth in Barrow through the use of scenarios and identify potential intervention measures required to support this growth.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063280-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract 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 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Jul 2026 - 15 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £216,000 |
| Lots value | £216,000 |
| Awards value | £134,900 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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 | TLD12 East Cumbria |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OVE ARUP & PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2026 at 14:32 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063280-2026
- 4 Mar 2026 at 13:25 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019456-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063280-2026
  6th July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019456-2026
  4th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.arup.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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