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RFQ - Appointment of consultants for the further development of a Business Case for the development of the Port of Workington as a Clean Growth Hub

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

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26 Jan 2026 at 13:50

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Summary of the contracting process

Cumberland Council has completed the procurement process for the appointment of consultants to assist in developing a business case for the Port of Workington's transformation into a clean growth hub. This project, which falls under the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services category, specifically targets energy production, manufacturing, and logistics industries. The tender process concluded with an award to Mott MacDonald, a large-scale supplier, on 18th December 2025. The contract, valued at £91,678, spans from 12th January 2026 to 30th June 2026. The project is based in England, United Kingdom, adhering to the services procurement category.

This tender offers notable growth opportunities, particularly for businesses skilled in research and development services and consultation in related sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can particularly benefit, given the suitability for such business structures outlined in the tender. Engaging in this project allows businesses to forge strong partnerships with Cumberland Council and contribute to an environmentally sustainable initiative at the Port of Workington, positioning themselves as key players in the clean energy and logistics industries.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFQ - Appointment of consultants for the further development of a Business Case for the development of the Port of Workington as a Clean Growth Hub

Notice Description

Cumberland Council is seeking to appoint suitably qualified consultants to support the Council in the further development of the business case for the future development of the Port of Workington and adjacent land as a clean growth hub of energy production, manufacturing and logistics industries in line with the following vision.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5aadf0b6-e3e3-4f4f-900a-f45447edd1f8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48e637a0-9e7d-42d2-a275-31b102addefd
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£91,678 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£91,678 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 30 Jun 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
Post Town
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

MOTT MACDONALD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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