---
title: "Technical Approval Authority Services for the Capital Programme (2026/2027)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06850f"
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buyer: "WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-17"
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# Technical Approval Authority Services for the Capital Programme (2026/2027)

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06850f

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## Summary

Westmorland and Furness Council has conducted a procurement process for "Technical Approval Authority Services for the Capital Programme (2026/2027)." This service was aimed at supporting the Council's Capital Programme Team by ensuring technical solutions, designs, or products meet necessary standards and safety criteria. The procurement, classified under public authority - sub-central government, involves services related to technical analysis or consultancy. The process was completed with the award notice published on 17th April 2026. Waterman Infrastructure & Environment Limited was awarded the contract valued at £85,000, with gross amount of £102,000. The contract period spans from 1st May 2026 to 30th September 2027. The procurement method employed was limited competition, below the threshold.

This procurement presents opportunities for organisations specialising in technical consultancy services, particularly those focusing on infrastructure projects. Business growth can be fostered through engagement in substantial capital development initiatives, providing expertise in regulatory compliance and safety standards for public projects. Companies with experience in technical approval and consultancy within the infrastructure sector, ideally those able to deliver high-standard and reliable services, would be well-suited to secure similar contracts with sub-central government authorities in the future.

## Notice

The Council is seeking to appoint a flexible Technical Approval Authority Service to support the Capital Programme Team. The Council requires a Technical Approval Authority service to ensure that technical solutions, designs, or products meet required standards, regulations, and safety criteria before they are approved for use or implementation for capital projects.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035086-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £85,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WATERMAN INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2026 at 10:21 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035086-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035086-2026
  17th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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