Design and Replacement of Dragley Beck Footbridge on U5708 (Ulverston) — Contract Awarded to Metcalfe Plant Hire Limited
Westmorland and Furness Council · Awarded contract
AwardedDesign and Replacement of Dragley Beck Footbridge on U5708 (Ulverston) — Contract Awarded to Metcalfe Plant Hire Limited
Awarded 15 Jun 2026
Awarded15 Jun 2026
Value£127,666.30
SupplierMetcalfe Plant Hire Limited
RegionNORTH EAST,NORTH WEST,YORKSHIRE AND THE HUMBER,EAST MIDLANDS,WEST MIDLANDS,EAST OF ENGLAND,LONDON,SOUTH EAST,SOUTH WEST
CategoryInfrastructure
Ended 1mo ago4mo term
Awarded 15 June 2026Expired 29 Sept 2026
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Westmorland and Furness Council awarded a contract to Metcalfe Plant Hire Limited for the design and replacement of Dragley Beck Footbridge (Dragley Beck FB) on the U5708 in Ulverston.
The contract covered the design and delivery of a replacement footbridge at the specified location on the U5708, as set out in the contract title and description provided.
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Design and Replacement of Dragley Beck Footbridge on U5708 (Ulverston) — Contract Awarded to Metcalfe Plant Hire Limited
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