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Millom & Haverigg Flood Alleviation Project - Early Contractor Engagement

Cumberland Council

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21 Aug 2026 at 13:46

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Summary of the contracting process

Cumberland Council procured early contractor engagement services for the Millom and Haverigg Flood Alleviation Project in England. The requirement supports progression of the project design towards construction and includes buildability advice and site surveys. It is a professional building consultancy services opportunity connected with flood alleviation works, rather than the main construction package itself. The buyer is Cumberland Council, based in Carlisle. The selected supplier is VolkerStevin Infrastructure. The requirement was delivered through the Environment Agency Collaborative Delivery Framework, indicating a need for a contractor or specialist consultancy able to contribute practical construction expertise during the design stage. Businesses operating in flood defence, civil engineering, buildability, site investigation, construction planning or infrastructure consultancy would find the subject matter relevant.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded following an open procedure. The tender closed on 2 June 2026 at 12:00. The estimated value was £290,000. Cumberland Council awarded an active contract to VolkerStevin Infrastructure for £289,831.18. The award date was 2 June 2026, and the contract runs from 12 June 2026 to 30 October 2026. The work was procured through the Environment Agency Collaborative Delivery Framework. The requirement was identified as building consultancy services and was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The award covers a single requirement for early contractor engagement, including design development support, buildability advice and site surveys for the Millom and Haverigg flood alleviation project.

This procurement shows that Cumberland Council’s flood alleviation programme uses early involvement from delivery specialists before construction begins. A credible future supplier would need practical flood defence or civil engineering experience, with the ability to review designs, identify buildability issues and provide advice that can be acted on by the project team. Capability in planning and carrying out site surveys is also important, alongside an understanding of how survey findings affect design, construction methods, cost and programme. Suppliers should be able to work collaboratively within the Environment Agency Collaborative Delivery Framework and support a public-sector client through design development. Smaller firms may be well placed to compete, particularly specialist consultancies and delivery contractors able to combine technical advice with site-based construction knowledge.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Millom & Haverigg Flood Alleviation Project - Early Contractor Engagement

Notice Description

The works are to provide Early Contractor Engagement, to allow design to progress to get to construction, including buildability advice, and conducting site surveys. Contract awarded through the Environment Agency Collaborative Delivery Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-23a55a2e-6a1d-417e-b72f-7d69b6719770
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e888e712-7a93-4930-b874-ed0dc3464cb7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71315200 - Building consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£290,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£289,831 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jun 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cumberland Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RD
Postcode Area
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VolkerStevin Infrstructure

Further Information

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