Award

Trinity Churchyard Play Area Surfacing

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

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Award

20 Nov 2025 at 16:57

Summary of the contracting process

Cumberland Council, based in Carlisle, has awarded a contract titled "Trinity Churchyard Play Area Surfacing" under the procurement category of works. The project involves the supply and installation of wet pour safer surfacing according to a specified design for a play area. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, is now at the Award stage, with the contract deemed active starting from 12th November to 21st November 2025. Although the procurement method was below threshold, specific details remain unspecified. The council classifies itself as a public authority within sub-central government, and the contractor selected is D C M PROJECTS LTD., a Leyland-based SME.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in surface works, particularly those with experience in playground or public area surfacing. Such projects can contribute to business growth by enhancing company portfolios and demonstrating proficiency in government contract fulfilment. Ideal candidates for such tenders are SMEs like D C M PROJECTS LTD., which can offer niche expertise, flexibility, and competitive pricing. The focus on regional delivery in the UK further supports businesses looking to expand their infrastructure service capabilities within public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Trinity Churchyard Play Area Surfacing

Notice Description

Supply and lay wet pour safer surfacing to the design and specification provided on a pre-prepared base.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e5e3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075840-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45233200 - Various surface works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,373 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
12 Nov 2025 - 21 Nov 2025 30 days
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
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

D C M PROJECTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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