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Geotechnical investigation works related to the A592 Kingate (Kirkstone Pass) pass landslip

Westmorland and Furness Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Westmorland and Furness Council

Buyer Address: South Lakeland House, Kendal, UKD12, LA9 4DQ, United Kingdom

Contact Email: Procurement.Mailbox.WAF@Cumbria.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
150000.0 GBP
Published
16 Jan 2026, 14:02
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
16 Jan 2026, 00:00
Contract End
11 Dec 2026, 23:59
Category
n/a
CPV
45111250 - Ground investigation work
Region
n/a
Awarded To
METCALFE PLANT HIRE LIMITED
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

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 £80,000.00 to £150,000.00

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

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