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Workington Gateway Stage 2

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

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09 Jan 2026 at 09:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Workington Gateway Stage 2" was undertaken by Cumberland Council, located in England, United Kingdom. This project involves significant construction work, including the realignment and widening of traffic junctions and the creation of pedestrian and cyclist facilities. The process adhered to an open procedure method and was classified under the industry category of construction work (CPV code 45000000). The tender phase concluded on 11th October 2024, with the contract awarded on 7th October 2025. The contract is set to run from 13th October 2025 to 4th September 2026. The total value of the contract is £3,529,820, and it was awarded to Story Contracting Limited.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in construction, especially those capable of handling large-scale infrastructure projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were considered suitable for applying, suggesting opportunities for businesses of various scales and capacities to contribute to future projects of similar nature. The substantial contract value highlights the potential for business growth, particularly for companies with expertise in traffic systems and urban development. Suppliers interested in forming partnerships or sub-contracting with larger firms like Story Contracting Limited could also benefit from the potential expansion in public sector construction projects.

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Notice Title

Workington Gateway Stage 2

Notice Description

The Project comprises works to realign and widen the A66 Ramsay Brow/ A596 traffic signal-controlled junction; to construct a pocket park on the site of the demolished Henry's pub site and to widen the A596 at Hall Brow, with new pedestrian and cyclist crossing facilities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-75c5e86d-6fc9-4eaf-aa10-e51a3f3da81c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b04ae23-3952-4134-a225-9f941b011f7d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,529,820 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,529,820 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 2025 - 4 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CUMBERLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.capital@cumberland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

STORY CONTRACTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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