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Winter Maintenance Service 2025-2027

Westmorland and Furness Council · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 05:39.

Opportunity overview

Lot 1 - Tractor and gritter routes in the Eden and South Lakeland area (£0.528m per annum) Provision of tractor and driver to carry out gritting services to specific winter routes using either the suppliers own gritter or a Council provided gritter. Lot 2 - Gritter driver and mate support (£0.120m per annum) Provision of drivers on an ad-hoc basis to drive Council Gritting vehicles. Lot 3 - Additional Winter Maintenance Resources (£0.072m per annum) Provision of operated plan and equipment to carry out snow clearance works.

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

Shared published award value
£1.4m
Awarded
28 Sept 2025
Suppliers
One of 4 awarded suppliers
Award ID
1
Status
pending
Identifier
GB-COH 12529320
Location
Carlisle, UKD12, CA4 0EP, United Kingdom

Dc & Rh labbate

Match pending…
Shared published award value
£1.4m
Awarded
28 Sept 2025
Suppliers
One of 4 awarded suppliers
Award ID
1
Status
pending
Identifier
GB-PPON PTCD-6727-LTBR
Location
Garsdale sedbergh, UKD12, LA10 5pa, United Kingdom
Shared published award value
£1.4m
Awarded
28 Sept 2025
Suppliers
One of 4 awarded suppliers
Award ID
1
Status
pending
Identifier
GB-COH 07599517
Location
Carnforth, UKD12, LA6 2EW, United Kingdom
Shared published award value
£100k
Awarded
28 Sept 2025
Suppliers
One of 3 awarded suppliers
Award ID
2
Status
pending
Identifier
GB-COH 12529320
Location
Carlisle, UKD12, CA4 0EP, United Kingdom

METCALFE BROS LIMITED

Matched by number
Shared published award value
£100k
Awarded
28 Sept 2025
Suppliers
One of 3 awarded suppliers
Award ID
2
Status
pending
Identifier
GB-COH 05899629
Location
Sedbergh, UKD12, LA10 5NB, United Kingdom

Michael Stockdale

Match pending…
Shared published award value
£100k
Awarded
28 Sept 2025
Suppliers
One of 3 awarded suppliers
Award ID
2
Status
pending
Identifier
GB-PPON PQJW-4331-WJQV
Location
Carlisle, UKD11, CA5 7HS, United Kingdom

HORTON LANDSCAPES LIMITED

Matched by number
Shared published award value
£416k
Awarded
28 Sept 2025
Suppliers
One of 4 awarded suppliers
Award ID
3
Status
pending
Identifier
GB-COH 11182398
Location
Settle, UKE22, BD24 9AG, United Kingdom

METCALFE BROS LIMITED

Matched by number
Shared published award value
£416k
Awarded
28 Sept 2025
Suppliers
One of 4 awarded suppliers
Award ID
3
Status
pending
Identifier
GB-COH 05899629
Location
Sedbergh, UKD12, LA10 5NB, United Kingdom
Shared published award value
£416k
Awarded
28 Sept 2025
Suppliers
One of 4 awarded suppliers
Award ID
3
Status
pending
Identifier
GB-COH 07599517
Location
Carnforth, UKD12, LA6 2EW, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV60000000 — Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
  • CPV90620000 — Snow-clearing services
  • CPV90630000 — Ice-clearing services

Lots

  • Tractor and Gritter Routes£1.1m · Including VAT
  • Gritter driver and mate support£240k · Including VAT
  • Additional Winter Maintenance Resources£144k · Including VAT

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-055c3c
Status
complete
Above Threshold
Yes
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
How to submit
Submissions must be via The Chest. www.the-chest.org.uk
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Expected award period

Ends
17 Sept 2025, 23:59

Tender Period

Ends
4 Aug 2025, 16:00

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Tractor and Gritter Routes
Status
complete
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Provision of tractor and driver to carry out gritting services to specific winter routes using either the suppliers own gritter or a Council provided gritter.

Value

Currency
GBP
Including VAT
1,056,000

Renewal

Description
1 year

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Price
Type
price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
100
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
30 Apr 2027, 23:59
Starts
1 Oct 2025, 00:00
Max Extent Date
30 Apr 2028, 23:59
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Gritter driver and mate support
Status
complete
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Provision of drivers on an ad-hoc basis to drive Council Gritting vehicles.

Value

Currency
GBP
Including VAT
240,000

Renewal

Description
1 year

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Price
Type
price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
100
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
30 Apr 2027, 23:59
Starts
1 Oct 2025, 00:00
Max Extent Date
30 Apr 2028, 23:59
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
Additional Winter Maintenance Resources
Status
complete
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Provision of operated plan and equipment to carry out snow clearance works.

Value

Currency
GBP
Including VAT
144,000

Renewal

Description
1 year

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Price
Type
price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
100
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
30 Apr 2027, 23:59
Starts
1 Oct 2025, 00:00
Max Extent Date
30 Apr 2028, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD12
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
60000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
Entry 2
Id
90620000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Snow-clearing services
Entry 3
Id
90630000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Ice-clearing services
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD12
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
60000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
Entry 2
Id
90620000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Snow-clearing services
Entry 3
Id
90630000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Ice-clearing services
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD12
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
90620000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Snow-clearing services

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Entry 2
Id
038682-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
9 Jul 2025, 15:30

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PYYD-1758-YNVR
Name
Westmorland and Furness Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKD12
Country
GB
Locality
Kendal
Postal Code
LA9 4DQ
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
South Lakeland House

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Identifier

Id
PYYD-1758-YNVR
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Organisation 2
Id
GB-COH-07599517
Name
NORTHERN PLANT TRADING COMPANY LTD

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKD12
Country
GB
Locality
Carnforth
Postal Code
LA6 2EW
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Birks Farm

Details

Vcse
No
Scale
sme
Sheltered Workshop
No
Public Service Mission Organization
No

Identifier

Id
07599517
Scheme
GB-COH

Contact

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Id
PZYJ-2846-PHYJ
Scheme
GB-PPON
Organisation 3
Id
GB-COH-04798998
Name
T T KIRKBRIDE AGRICULTURAL CONTRACTING SERVICES LIMITED

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKD11
Country
GB
Locality
Dalton In Furness
Postal Code
LA15 8JF
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
North View

Details

Vcse
No
Scale
sme
Sheltered Workshop
No
Public Service Mission Organization
No

Identifier

Id
04798998
Scheme
GB-COH

Contact

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Id
PGYV-3328-YCWX
Scheme
GB-PPON
Organisation 4
Id
GB-COH-12529320
Name
C DAVIDSON CONTRACTORS LIMITED

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKD12
Country
GB
Locality
Carlisle
Postal Code
CA4 0EP
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Birchwood House

Details

Vcse
No
Scale
sme
Sheltered Workshop
No
Public Service Mission Organization
No

Identifier

Id
12529320
Scheme
GB-COH

Contact

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Id
PZLQ-1591-NCMM
Scheme
GB-PPON
Organisation 5
Id
GB-PPON-PTCD-6727-LTBR
Name
Dc & Rh labbate

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKD12
Country
GB
Locality
Garsdale sedbergh
Postal Code
LA10 5pa
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
West bridge end

Details

Vcse
No
Scale
sme
Sheltered Workshop
No
Public Service Mission Organization
No

Identifier

Id
PTCD-6727-LTBR
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Organisation 6
Id
GB-PPON-PQJW-4331-WJQV
Name
Michael Stockdale

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKD11
Country
GB
Locality
Carlisle
Postal Code
CA5 7HS
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Holly House, Sebergham

Details

Vcse
No
Scale
sme
Sheltered Workshop
No
Public Service Mission Organization
No

Identifier

Id
PQJW-4331-WJQV
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Organisation 7
Id
GB-COH-05899629
Name
METCALFE BROS LIMITED

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKD12
Country
GB
Locality
Sedbergh
Postal Code
LA10 5NB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Dales Park Works

Details

Vcse
No
Scale
sme
Sheltered Workshop
No
Public Service Mission Organization
No

Identifier

Id
05899629
Scheme
GB-COH

Contact

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Id
PCRY-7366-MTHT
Scheme
GB-PPON
Organisation 8
Id
GB-COH-11182398
Name
HORTON LANDSCAPES LIMITED

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKE22
Country
GB
Locality
Settle
Postal Code
BD24 9AG
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Unit 7 Sowarth Industrial Estate

Details

Vcse
No
Scale
sme
Sheltered Workshop
No
Public Service Mission Organization
No

Identifier

Id
11182398
Scheme
GB-COH

Contact

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Id
PLYD-8989-HVBN
Scheme
GB-PPON

Award information

Award 1
Id
1
Date
29 Sept 2025, 00:00
Title
Lot 1 Tractor and Gritter Routes
Status
pending
Has Renewal
Yes
Above Threshold
Yes
Main Procurement Category
services
Assessment Summaries Date Sent
13 Oct 2025, 00:00

Items

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD12
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
60000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
Entry 2
Id
90620000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Snow-clearing services
Entry 3
Id
90630000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Ice-clearing services

Value

Currency
GBP
Including VAT
1,440,000

Renewal

Description
optional 1 x 12 month extension will be available

Documents

Entry 1
Id
064603-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK6
Description
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
awardNotice
Published
13 Oct 2025, 10:17

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-07599517
Name
NORTHERN PLANT TRADING COMPANY LTD
Supplier 2
Id
GB-COH-04798998
Name
T T KIRKBRIDE AGRICULTURAL CONTRACTING SERVICES LIMITED
Supplier 3
Id
GB-COH-12529320
Name
C DAVIDSON CONTRACTORS LIMITED
Supplier 4
Id
GB-PPON-PTCD-6727-LTBR
Name
Dc & Rh labbate

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
1
Type
futureSignatureDate
Status
scheduled
Due
24 Oct 2025, 23:59

Related lots

1

Contract period

Ends
2 Nov 2026, 23:59
Starts
3 Nov 2025, 00:00
Max Extent Date
2 Nov 2027, 23:59

Standstill Period

Ends
22 Oct 2025, 23:59
Award 2
Id
2
Date
29 Sept 2025, 00:00
Title
Lot 2 Gritter driver and mate support
Status
pending
Has Renewal
Yes
Above Threshold
Yes
Main Procurement Category
services
Assessment Summaries Date Sent
13 Oct 2025, 00:00

Items

Item 1
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD12
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
60000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
Entry 2
Id
90620000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Snow-clearing services
Entry 3
Id
90630000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Ice-clearing services

Value

Currency
GBP
Including VAT
100,000

Renewal

Description
optional 1 x 12 month extension will be available

Documents

Entry 1
Id
064603-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK6
Description
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
awardNotice
Published
13 Oct 2025, 10:17

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-PPON-PQJW-4331-WJQV
Name
Michael Stockdale
Supplier 2
Id
GB-COH-12529320
Name
C DAVIDSON CONTRACTORS LIMITED
Supplier 3
Id
GB-COH-05899629
Name
METCALFE BROS LIMITED

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
1
Type
futureSignatureDate
Status
scheduled
Due
24 Oct 2025, 23:59

Related lots

2

Contract period

Ends
2 Nov 2026, 23:59
Starts
3 Nov 2025, 00:00
Max Extent Date
2 Nov 2027, 23:59

Standstill Period

Ends
22 Oct 2025, 23:59
Award 3
Id
3
Date
29 Sept 2025, 00:00
Title
Lot 3 Additional Winter Maintenance Resources
Status
pending
Has Renewal
Yes
Above Threshold
Yes
Main Procurement Category
services
Assessment Summaries Date Sent
13 Oct 2025, 00:00

Items

Item 1
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD12
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
60000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
Entry 2
Id
90620000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Snow-clearing services
Entry 3
Id
90630000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Ice-clearing services

Value

Currency
GBP
Including VAT
416,000

Renewal

Description
optional 1 x 12 month extension will be available

Documents

Entry 1
Id
064603-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK6
Description
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
awardNotice
Published
13 Oct 2025, 10:17

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-05899629
Name
METCALFE BROS LIMITED
Supplier 2
Id
GB-COH-04798998
Name
T T KIRKBRIDE AGRICULTURAL CONTRACTING SERVICES LIMITED
Supplier 3
Id
GB-COH-11182398
Name
HORTON LANDSCAPES LIMITED
Supplier 4
Id
GB-COH-07599517
Name
NORTHERN PLANT TRADING COMPANY LTD

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
1
Type
futureSignatureDate
Status
scheduled
Due
24 Oct 2025, 23:59

Related lots

3

Contract period

Ends
2 Nov 2026, 23:59
Starts
3 Nov 2025, 00:00
Max Extent Date
2 Nov 2027, 23:59

Standstill Period

Ends
22 Oct 2025, 23:59

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Kendal · UKD12 · LA9 4DQ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKD12 · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

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