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Metcalfe Plant Hire Limited
Development of building projects
Official record Companies House · updated 27th September 2026 · Sources
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Who leads it
Previous officers 15
- Benjamin David Hancock 2019-2026 View profile
- Elizabeth Fiona Dunn 2018-2019 View profile
- Stephen James Scott 2014-2019 View profile
- Leslie John Balmer 2014-2022 View profile
- Robert William Norris 2011-2012 View profile
- Geoffrey Robinson 2008-2013 View profile
- Gary Richard Cannon 2007-2012 View profile
- Simon Sebastian Orange 2007-2007 View profile
- Jonathan Paul Dorsett 2007-2007 View profile
- Brian Powrie Kerr 2007-2008 View profile
- Graham Pilkington 2007-2007 View profile
- Anthony Metcalfe 2007 View profile
- Gary Lee Black 2007-2012 View profile
- Metcalfe, Kathryn Sarah, M/S 1998-2007 View profile
- Irene Metcalfe 1998 View profile
Directors and secretaries as filed at Companies House.
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Public contracts won
22 contracts · £7,138,818 totalFrom Contracts Finder and Find a Tender, the UK Government's public procurement notices, under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Matched to this organisation by company number, charity number or exact name and postcode; every figure links to its source notice.
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CWF Lot 2A - Reconstruction of Old Row, Stainton Retaining Wall
This project is primarily for the design and reconstruction of approximately 7m length of damaged highway retaining wall. The works also include masonry repairs, comprising localised patch repairs and the partial rebuild of additional colla…
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CWF Lot 2A - Reconstruction of Bellow Hill Culvert
This project primarily involves the design and reconstruction of Bellow Hill Culvert on the A684 near Garsdale. The works also include additional carriageway and drainage works at two nearby locations within an approximate 320m distance of …
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DPS - Property Maintenance Minor Works 2024-2028
This Scope covers services related to a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) to carry out property maintenance and repair works up to the value of £100,000 (each) in various locations throughout the area of Westmorland and Furness Council (Barro…
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Reconstruction of Smorthwaite Retaining Wall
This project is for the design and reconstruction of approximately 6m length of Smorthwaite Retaining Wall on the A684 at Garsdale, approx. 9km East of Sedbergh.
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CWF Lot 2a - Reconstruction of Newbiggin Manor Farm Culvert
This project is for the design and reconstruction of a failed 1200 x 900mm x 7.5m scoured-out skewed masonry and concrete culvert on the U5413 public highway near Lupton, to existing internal dimensions, designed to carry full construction …
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CWF Lot 2B South Walney Landfill Erosion Resistance Works
• Reposition and reuse of defence stone material where suitable; • Construction of 250m of improved erosion revetment to provide protection from 1 in 100 year seawater overtopping events; • Extension to existing stone revetment; • Tempor…
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CWF Lot 2A - Cockley Beck Cattle Grid Replacement
This project comprises the design and replacement of Cockley Beck cattle grid, which is situated on the U5032 close to the junction of Hardknott Pass and Wrynose Pass. Refer to CBCG-ODW Outlined Description of Works included within tender d…
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CWF Lot 2A Civils - Reconstruction of River Clough Retaining Wall
This project is for the design and reconstruction of approximately 8m length of River Clough Retaining Wall on the A684, just north of Garsdale.
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CWF Lot 2B C76 Durranhill Viaduct C1045 - Remedial Works
Cumberland Council are progressing a scheme to undertake the remedial works at Durranhill Viaduct. This project is to be let as a construction contract with Contractor designed elements.
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CWF Lot 2B - Riverside Corridor, Kendal, Active Travel
Westmorland and Furness Council has been awarded funding to deliver a dedicated and segregated cycle scheme in Kendal town from A65 Stramongate to Nether Bridge including the Riverside footpath. We see this project as the first phase of wid…
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CWF Lot 2B - Riverside Corridor, Kendal, Active Travel
Westmorland and Furness Council has been awarded funding to deliver a dedicated and segregated cycle scheme in Kendal town from A65 Stramongate to Nether Bridge including the Riverside footpath. We see this project as the first phase of wid…
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CWF Lot 2A - Replacement of Dragley Beck Footbridge
This project involves the design and replacement of Dragley Beck FB on the U5708 in Ulverston.
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CWF Lot 2A - Lupton or Badgergate Bridge Repairs
The project comprises various masonry and scour repairs to "Lupton or Badgergate" Bridge carrying the C5087 near Lupton in the south of Cumbria. The bridge is a Grade II Listed Structure.
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CWF Lot 2A - Straight Bridge Repointing Works
This project comprises repointing works to Straight Bridge. Refer to SL102-ODW Outlined Description of Works included within tender documents.\r \r Straight Bridge is a Grade II* listed structure which carries pedestrian and vehicular tra…
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CWF Lot 2A - Swinstone Bridge Widening
he purpose of this project is to complete the design and construction of widening and haunching works to Swinstone Bridge. The project is to be let as a single stage Design and Build contract with the contractor being responsible for com…
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CWF Lot 2A - High Kiln Bank Cattle Grid Replacement
This project comprises the design and replacement of High Kiln Bank cattle grid, which is situated on the C5008 near Dunnerdale. Refer to HKBCG-ODW Outlined Description of Works included within tender documents. The Contractor shall unde…
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CWF Lot 2A - Lunes Bridge Masonry and Training Wall Repairs
Lunes Bridge is a Grade II listed 2 span masonry arch bridge located on the U3396 at Tebay. It provides access over the River Lune, a Main River. The contract will be to undertake various masonry repairs to the flood span (eastern span) of …
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Reconstruction of Millholm Culvert
The project is to be let as a single stage Design and Build contract with the contractor being responsible for completion of a full design and obtaining all necessary consents, permits and orders to allow construction works to commence as s…
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Civil Engineering Contractors Framework (CECF) 2026-2030
NY Highways Limited (NYH) has appointed Suppliers to a Framework Contract. The Framework will be used to select suitable Suppliers to carry out civil engineering works on behalf of NYH and others. The works awarded under this Framework Cont…
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Masonry Repair Works Package 2026/27
Cumberland Council is procuring a contract for the delivery of masonry repair works to five structures as part of the Cumberland Council Masonry Repairs Works package.
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C4 Dow Beck (Caldewgate) Bridge A595 - Saddling of Profile B & C
Works including the saddling of Profiles B and C, associated masonry repairs, resurfacing works, and utility management at Dow Beck (Caldewgate) Culvert. The proposed saddling works are intended to ensure the structure is suitable for Const…
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C76 Durranhill Viaduct C1045 - Remedial Works (Phase 2)
Cumberland Council are progressing a scheme to undertake the remedial works at Durranhill Viaduct. This project is to be let as a construction contract with Contractor designed elements.
About
- What it does
- Development of building projects
- Incorporated
- 26/01/1987
- Registered office
- Penrith
Ownership
Owned by (1) iOwned byIndividuals and companies registered as having significant control over this company, from the Companies House PSC (persons with significant control) register. People whose ownership could not be confirmed to one individual are not listed as confirmed owners.
- Metcalfe Holdings Limited
75-100% shares · notified 2016-04-06 - Possible match - name could not be confirmed to one individualiPossible matchThis PSC filing could not be confirmed to one individual. Not shown as confirmed ownership.
Group
- Metcalfe Plant Hire Limited
is controlled by Metcalfe Holdings Limited
Evidence
active 75-100% shares · notified 2016-04-06 · source: Companies House PSC register - Metcalfe Holdings Limited
is controlled by Corpacq Finance Limited
Evidence
active 75-100% shares · notified 2016-04-06 · source: Companies House PSC register - Corpacq Finance Limited
is controlled by Corpacq Limited
Evidence
active 75-100% shares, 75-100% voting, appoints directors · notified 2016-04-06 · source: Companies House PSC register - Corpacq Limited
is controlled by Corpacq Midco Limited
Evidence
active 75-100% shares, 75-100% voting, appoints directors · notified 2025-03-18 · source: Companies House PSC register - Corpacq Midco Limited
is controlled by Corpacq Holdings Limited
Evidence
active 75-100% shares, 75-100% voting, appoints directors · notified 2024-11-14 · source: Companies House PSC register - Corpacq Holdings Limited
is controlled by Orange UK Holdings Limited
Evidence
ceased 75-100% shares, 75-100% voting, appoints directors · notified 2021-10-20, ceased 2025-02-24 · source: Companies House PSC register
Ultimately controlled by Orange UK Holdings Limited.
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Ownership paths are calculated from Companies House persons-with-significant-control filings. Each step shows the filed nature of control and dates; a step marked "ceased" is historical, not current.
Board analysis
Board DNA
How this board is put together, from the Companies House officer record and Charity Commission trustee records - deterministic, no AI.iBoard compositionCounted from the dated Companies House officer record: the current directors only, past directors excluded.
5 directors on the board
- Matthew Raymond Healey Director · appointed 2016
- Giles Keenan Director · appointed 2016
- David Andrew Lusher Director · appointed 2026
- Nigel John Clegg Director · appointed 2007
- Stephen John Lancaster Director · appointed 2020
Directors past 6 years
- Matthew Raymond Healey Director · appointed 2016
- Giles Keenan Director · appointed 2016
- Nigel John Clegg Director · appointed 2007
- Stephen John Lancaster Director · appointed 2020
First-time vs portfolio directors
First-time (4)
- Matthew Raymond Healey Director · appointed 2016
- Giles Keenan Director · appointed 2016
- Nigel John Clegg Director · appointed 2007
- Stephen John Lancaster Director · appointed 2020
Portfolio (1)
- David Andrew Lusher Director · appointed 2026
Left in the last 12 months
- Benjamin David Hancock Director · appointed 2019 · resigned 2026
Where else this board sits iWhere else this board sitsThe charitable fields these directors govern in elsewhere, by Charity Commission classification. Excludes this company and any charity it is the legal face of.
The sectors these directors govern in elsewhere. This company, and any charity it is the legal face of, are excluded - counting them would just tell you what you are already looking at.
Gaps to watch
- Several long-serving directors could step down together
Where to look Suggested search: succession planning for long-tenured seats.
Sources
Official record from Companies House. Governance Register calculates the connections.
Record details
- Company number
- 02093086
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Private Limited Company
- Accounts next due
- 30/09/2027
- Edition
- Register edition compiled 27th September 2026
- Labels
- Official record from Companies House · Calculated derived by Governance Register.
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