Planning

Core Surfacing 2027-2031

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

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PlanningUpdate

14 Apr 2026 at 10:58

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

13 Apr 2026 at 12:21

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Core Surfacing 2027-2031" project is in the planning stage, with Cumberland Council as the buying organisation. The planned procurement notice was updated on 14th April 2026, detailing significant resurfacing and maintenance works across Cumberland's highway network. This contract will be for a single supplier to undertake large-scale, machine-laid surfacing along with civil engineering tasks. The tender is classified under the construction work category and falls within the UKD1 region in the United Kingdom. The tender's duration is up to six years, starting from 1st April 2027, with an option to extend for up to two additional one-year periods. Businesses can expect future notice publication on 1st February 2027 under an open procurement method, following the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for entities specialising in highway construction and maintenance. The scale and duration of the project suggest a significant commitment and stable revenue stream, ideally suited for firms with robust capabilities in machine-laid surfacing and comprehensive civil engineering services. It stands as a promising opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) capable of delivering high-quality resurfacing and associated services, such as road marking and traffic management. Given its open procurement approach, eligible businesses with relevant expertise should consider preparing competitive bids to take advantage of the long-term engagement potential.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Core Surfacing 2027-2031

Notice Description

Core Highway Surfacing works, covering the delivery of significant resurfacing and maintenance works across the council's highways network. The contract is to be a single supplier works contract for large scale, machine laid surfacing and associated civil engineering works. Delivery of highway surfacing schemes across the Cumberland area Maintenance and repair of existing highways Inlay, overlay, and full/partial reconstruction Associated civil engineering works Road marking replacements Traffic management Duration is for up to 6 years. Initial period of 4 years with the option to extend for up to two further periods of 1 year each.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068102
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033686-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Feb 202710 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CUMBERLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLD1 Cumbria
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Further Information

Notice Documents

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