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Verge Maintenance Framework 2026 - 2028

Cumberland Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Jun 2026 at 10:19

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

27 Feb 2026 at 11:59

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerning the "Verge Maintenance Framework 2026 - 2028" has been awarded and is managed by Cumberland Council, a public authority within the sub-central government realm of the United Kingdom. The initiative focuses on maintaining verges and providing arboriculture services to ensure safe and efficient traffic flow within the Cumberland area. The procurement method employed was an open competition below the threshold, with the contracts now active from June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2028. Key delivery addresses fall within the UKD region, and the process was scheduled with an initial planning announcement on February 27, 2026, leading to contract signing by May 12, 2026.

This procurement tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises engaged in infrastructure maintenance, particularly those specialising in verge-cutting and arboriculture. Businesses proficient in delivering high-quality and cost-effective environmental management services will find substantial grounds for growth. The framework agreement for this project allows for reopening competition and subdivision of lots, indicating potential for sustained involvement in the long-term management of public spaces. Enterprises with expertise in handling both planned and reactive tasks will be well-suited to meet the demand for maintaining Cumberland’s road network’s integrity and functionality.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Verge Maintenance Framework 2026 - 2028

Notice Description

As part of its statutory duties to maintain the highway network, Cumberland Council seeks to appoint suitably qualified Contractors to deliver efficient and effective verge maintenance and arboriculture services within the highway. These services are essential to ensuring the safe movement of traffic throughout Cumberland and to protecting the integrity and functionality of the road network.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065e26
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055036-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45233229 - Verge maintenance work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cumberland Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RD
Postcode Area
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
5
Supplier Names

C DAVIDSON CONTRACTORS LIMITED

GREAVES TREE SERVICES LTD

NORTHERN PLANT TRADING COMPANY LTD

SOUTH LAKES TREE SURGEONS & LANDSCAPES LIMITED

Tyla Services Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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