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Pioneer Park - Masterplan and PMO

ENERGY COAST WEST CUMBRIA LTD (T/A BEC)

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

ContractAmendment

20 Apr 2026 at 09:17

Award

16 Apr 2026 at 18:08

Award

13 Feb 2026 at 09:15

Tender

09 Dec 2025 at 15:23

Summary of the contracting process

Energy Coast West Cumbria Ltd, operating as BEC and located in Moor Row, is spearheading the development of Pioneer Park, a clean energy and innovation hub in West Cumbria. The contract titled "Pioneer Park - Masterplan and PMO" is in the contract amendment stage, following an open procurement process successfully awarded to Mott MacDonald Limited on 2nd March 2026, with a schedule running until 10th September 2026. The procurement focuses on project management consultancy services, governed under UK's legal framework 2023/54, targeting services above the threshold, and with a gross contract value of £976,779.60. The initiative in the UKD region aims to bolster local economic growth through clean energy and AI-driven innovation.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, especially for firms skilled in project management consultancy services, particularly within the energy sector. Ideal candidates are those with a proven track record in master planning and PMO management, social impact integration, and skills development. Businesses that are adept at coordinating multidisciplinary projects, having the necessary quality management standards such as ISO certifications, and providing comprehensive cost breakdowns are well-suited to compete effectively. The initiative is a meaningful platform for consultants aiming to play a pivotal role in regional regeneration and innovation, further allowing local firms to partner and contribute to diversifying the energy landscape through advanced technological solutions.

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Notice Title

Pioneer Park - Masterplan and PMO

Notice Description

Energy Coast West Cumbria Limited (BEC) has completed a competitive public procurement process for the appointment of a consultancy to provide master planning and Programme Management Office (PMO) services to support the development of Pioneer Park, in West Cumbria.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f1f2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035479-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£695,427 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£695,427 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2026 - 10 Sep 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
ENERGY COAST WEST CUMBRIA LTD (T/A BEC)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MOOR ROW
Postcode
CA24 3JZ
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
Egremont North and St Bees
Westminster Constituency
Whitehaven and Workington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MOTT MACDONALD

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