This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

15 Jul 2026 at 13:06

Planning

14 Jul 2026 at 12:20

PlanningUpdate

01 Jun 2026 at 15:40

Planning

22 May 2026 at 09:52

Summary of the contracting process

Cumberland Council is overseeing a procurement process for the design, supply, and installation of bus shelters and digital infrastructure across the Cumberland area, as outlined in a project titled "Design, supply and install bus shelters & digital infrastructure across the Cumberland area." This is classified under the works industry category. The project is currently in the planning stage, and the notice was updated most recently on 15 July 2026. The procurement follows an open procedure, and suppliers must express their interest by 7 September 2026. The project is scheduled from October 2026 to April 2028, with phased delivery aligning with funding availability in Cumberland, United Kingdom.

This procurement presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in construction, digital infrastructure, and street furniture installation, offering a potential contract value up to £4,500,000. It is well-suited for companies with expertise in removing old structures, site design, and managing utility connections. Additionally, businesses capable of managing large-scale projects involving multiple phases and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements will find this opportunity aligned with their capabilities. The drawdown contract structure allows firms to engage progressively with funding releases, making this an attractive proposal for companies operating in the mentioned sectors.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Design, supply and install bus shelters & digital infrastructure across the Cumberland area

Notice Description

Cumberland Council is seeking a contractor to design, supply and install bus shelters & digital infrastructure across the Cumberland area. It is anticipated that the project will require (but not limited to) * Removal of old shelters * Site design - ensuring the most appropriate shelter and digital infrastructure design * Supply of shelters and digital infrastructure * Installation of shelters and digital infrastructure (some digital infrastructure maybe required on 3rd party land) * Necessary utility connections * Securing the necessary consents and permissions (e.g. landowner, highways (traffic management)) * Commissioning The aim is to develop the new 'Cumberland Go' and create a sense of place, improving passenger information to encourage increased bus usage across Cumberland Whilst the overall contract value is expected to be up to PS4,500,000, the contract will be structured on a drawdown basis in line with the available funding profile. The project will run between October 2026 - April 2028. Delivery of the phases to meet the funding profile will be April 2027; July 2027 (indicative) and April 2028.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a08e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066803-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement 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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

44212321 - Bus shelters

45233293 - Installation of street furniture

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
7 Sep 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
24 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Oct 2026 - 1 Apr 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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