CWF Lot 2A C229 Pow Wath Bridge U2057 – Structure Replacement
Details
- Buyer
- Cumberland Council
- Supplier(s)
- Metcalfe Plant Hire Ltd
- Value
- £145,000
- Duration
- 5 months
- Published
- 16 May 2025
- Source
- uk:procontracts
Tender description
Pow Wath Bridge is a single-span R.C. slab structure which carries the U2057 over Pow Beck in Orton, Carlisle. This bridge has a span length of 3.96m. The height of the soffit is 1.17m. O.S. grid Co-ordinates 331731E; 551973N. A General Bridge Inspection (GBI) in September 2022 identified significant spall to the concrete deck exposing corroded re-bar over large areas underneath the bridge. In addition to the spall, there are many other areas of delamination throughout with sections that could easily be knocked off. In November 2023 and February 2024, Concrete testing and assessment were undertaken at Pow Wath Bridge. Following this, a temporary 7.5 Tonnes Maximum Gross Weight Restriction was implemented until repairs are carried out. Cumberland Council are progressing a scheme to replace the existing bridge with a precast reinforced concrete structure and masonry parapets. This project is to be let as a construction contract with Contractor designed elements.
Timeline
- Completed: Award published16 May 2025Current notice
- Completed: Award date27 May 2025
- Completed: Contract expiry date31 October 2025
About the buyer
Cumberland Council is a local authority buying goods, works and services for Cumbria, guided by its own Contract Procedure Rules. Tenders are advertised through the Find a Tender Service on GOV.UK. Suppliers can also register on The Chest, the council's electronic procurement portal, free of charge. A dedicated Procurement Team sits within Business Transformation and Change. Framework agreements sit alongside open competitions among its procurement procedures. Every tender also weighs social value against council priorities. Contracts follow the Procurement Act 2023 and the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. A weekly business newsletter and supplier events keep suppliers informed too.
UK local government drives £140bn in annual procurement, led by social protection (£66.6bn) and education (£57.1bn).
Over the past 5 years, most of Cumberland Council's contract awards have been in construction work, education and training and architectural and engineering services.
Decision makers
Connect with the people behind this procurement.
| Contact name | Job title | Phone number | Work email |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head of Procurement | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@cumberland-council.gov | |
| Commercial Director | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@cumberland-council.gov | |
| Procurement Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@cumberland-council.gov | |
| Category Lead | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@cumberland-council.gov | |
| Senior Buyer | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@cumberland-council.gov | |
| Contracts Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@cumberland-council.gov |
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