Demolition and land remediation at the Port of Workington and Oldside

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

08 May 2026 at 11:31

Award

08 Dec 2025 at 12:16

Tender

09 Oct 2025 at 10:14

Planning

16 Jul 2025 at 14:09

Summary of the contracting process

Cumberland Council has completed the procurement process for a project titled "Demolition and land remediation at the Port of Workington and Oldside." This project falls under the construction work industry category and is located in the UKD1 region of the United Kingdom. Initially announced in planning stages in July 2025, the project moved through tender and award stages, with Cumberland Council seeking specialist contractors for the task. A significant milestone was the awarding of the contract to Thomas Armstrong (Construction) Limited on 8th December 2025. The contract involved an open procurement method and was described as being below threshold through an open competition. The active contract, signed on 18th December 2025, began on 19th December 2025, concluding on 20th June 2026, with a gross value amount of GBP 2,405,252.40.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, especially for firms specialised in large-scale demolition and land remediation services. Companies with expertise in managing sites with previous industrial use, contaminated areas, or those requiring significant site preparation and clearance will find this contract particularly suitable. Moreover, the open procurement process indicates an inclusive opportunity, although larger scale businesses, like the awarded supplier Thomas Armstrong (Construction) Limited, might be better positioned due to their capacity to handle complex, extensive projects. Those in the construction sector aiming to expand their portfolio by participating in public projects or seeking collaborations with government authorities like Cumberland Council could benefit greatly from such engagements.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Demolition and land remediation at the Port of Workington and Oldside

Notice Description

The council is seeking to procure the services of an appropriate specialist contractor to finalise designs and deliver the demolition and remediation in accordance with the relevant regulations. This is a design and build contract to remediate sites at Oldside and the Port of Workington. The legacy of previous land uses needs to be addressed to achieve the output of remediated land (at Tank Farm, Tank Farm B and Oldsite sites, as outlined in the Scope) free of major contaminants and other inhibitors to development. Delivery Specifics and Logistics will be in line with the Scope, which will be delivered in two distinct stages: Stage 1: Design, development, consents, approvals Stage 2: Construction (the demolition and remediation)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056073
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042464-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45111000 - Demolition, site preparation and clearance work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£2,004,377 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£2,004,377 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20256 months ago
Contract Period
19 Dec 2025 - 20 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CUMBERLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLD1 Cumbria

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THOMAS ARMSTRONG (CONSTRUCTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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