Tender

Port of Workington Dredging Maintenance Works Framework Agreement

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

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14 Nov 2025 at 15:18

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Summary of the contracting process

Cumberland Council, a sub-central public authority based in Carlisle, is currently in the tender stage for a framework agreement concerning the "Port of Workington Dredging Maintenance Works". This project falls under the 'works' industry category and aims to secure maintenance dredging services at the municipal Port of Workington, Cumbria. The open competition tender process is seeking to establish a framework with up to ten participants through mini-competitions. The final submissions are due by 12th December 2025, with the contract period running from 1st February 2026 to 31st January 2030. The framework is valued at £1,280,000 and focuses on delivering services via trailing suction hopper dredgers and other mechanical marine plants, highlighting its significance for contractors specialising in dredging and pumping works.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs), with expertise in marine construction and maintenance to engage in competitive bidding. The framework agreement facilitates growth by allowing businesses to participate in mini-competitions based on their pricing and proposed work programme capabilities. Companies with robust health and safety practices, environmental management systems, and experience in dredging operations will be well-placed to compete. With the criteria weighted at 80% for technical expertise and 20% for pricing, this tender is ideal for firms prioritising expertise in programme execution and environmental considerations, offering a strong platform for business expansion in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Port of Workington Dredging Maintenance Works Framework Agreement

Notice Description

Cumberland Council is the Statutory & Competent Harbour Authority for the municipal Port of Workington, Cumbria and is seeking to establish a framework agreement for the provision of maintenance dredging works. The standard annual maintenance dredging is to be executed by modern Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger(s) supplemented by plough / bed leveller. However, other small scale or emergency works requiring mechanical marine plant are also within the scope of the framework agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e1bf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074085-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45252124 - Dredging and pumping works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,280,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,280,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CUMBERLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.capital@cumbria.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
TLD11 West Cumbria
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Further Information

Notice Documents

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