---
title: "Reinstatement works on A592 Kingate Landslip"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06852d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-24"
---

# Reinstatement works on A592 Kingate Landslip

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06852d

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## Summary

Westmorland and Furness Council has completed a direct procurement process for reinstatement works on the A592 at Kingate following a landslip incident. This tender falls under the construction category, specifically aimed at highway and road infrastructure. The procurement process was marked by a direct procurement method, executed below threshold without competition, and is associated with a Public Authority - sub-central government classification. The contract was awarded to METCALFE PLANT HIRE LIMITED, commencing from 1st May 2026 and concluding on 30th November 2026, with a gross value of £840,000. The award notice was published on 24th April 2026.

This contract presents valuable opportunities for construction companies specialising in highway and infrastructure restoration works. SMEs with expertise in similar reinstatement projects can leverage these opportunities to enhance their market presence and establish collaborations with local councils. Companies well-versed in construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, and flatwork related to highways and roads are ideally positioned to provide impactful services under such contracts. Businesses within the UKD12 region, encompassing disciplines in civil engineering and infrastructure repair, will find this a promising avenue for expanding their operational scope.

## Notice

Reinstatement works on A592 at Kingate following a landslip which under mined the road causing it to close.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037603-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £700,000 |
| 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 | METCALFE PLANT HIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45230000 - Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2026 at 12:41 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037603-2026
- 17 Apr 2026 at 11:04 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035129-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037603-2026
  24th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035129-2026
  17th April 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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