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PROVISION OF SERVICES TO DELIVER LONGTOWN AND WIGTON PROJECT DESIGNS AND COST PLAN

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

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08 Aug 2025 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process was conducted by Cumberland Council to engage a supplier for the provision of services to deliver project designs and cost plans up to RIBA Stage 3 for Longtown and Wigton. The procurement, categorized under highways consultancy services, was completed through a 'below threshold, limited competition' method. The contract, awarded to MOTT MACDONALD LIMITED on 21st July 2025, commenced on 8th August 2025 and is set to conclude on 28th November 2025. This process, tagged under services, took place in the UKD1 region, with the award notice published on 8th August 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in consulting services within the civil and infrastructure sectors, particularly those capable of delivering rigorous project designs and comprehensive cost plans. While the competition was limited to three bidders, the criteria for engagement suggest that future such tenders could be ripe for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate economic feasibility and innovation in similar consultancy projects. This is a prime opportunity for businesses aiming to establish or expand their portfolio in government contracts related to infrastructure planning and development.

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Notice Title

PROVISION OF SERVICES TO DELIVER LONGTOWN AND WIGTON PROJECT DESIGNS AND COST PLAN

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of services to deliver project designs and costs plans up to RIBA stage 3 for Longtown and Wigton.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05847b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047383-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311210 - Highways consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,490 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20258 months ago
Contract Period
7 Aug 2025 - 28 Nov 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Not specified

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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