AwardedAwarded 11 December 2025
Geotechnical investigation works related to the A592 Kingate (Kirkstone Pass) pass landslip
Westmorland and Furness Council · Local authority
In brief
Westmorland and Furness Council awarded construction work to Metcalfe Plant Hire Limited on 11 December 2025.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
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
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Metcalfe Plant Hire Limited | £150,000 | Awarded 11 December 2025 16 January 2026 to 11 December 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Transparency notice · UK5, notice 003921-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 004066-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 004072-2026
About the buyer
Westmorland and Furness CouncilLast 12 months
Procurements
111Awards
80Suppliers it has used most for construction
- Metcalfe Plant Hire Limited5 contracts
- B & K Builders2 contracts
- Cubby Construction Ltd2 contracts
- Thomas Armstrong (Construction) Ltd2 contracts
- Concept Elevators1 contract
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From notice 003921-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 16 January 2026, last updated 16 January 2026. We last checked for changes on 27 September 2026.