Planning

Bus Shelter Replacement and Digital Infrastructure

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

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PlanningUpdate

01 Jun 2026 at 15:40

Planning

22 May 2026 at 09:52

Summary of the contracting process

Cumberland Council has announced a planned procurement process titled "Bus Shelter Replacement and Digital Infrastructure" aimed at transforming the bus infrastructure in the Cumberland area. This project, scheduled to commence on 10th August 2026, includes the design, supply, installation, and commissioning of bus shelters and digital displays. The initiative is under the "works" procurement category, with an estimated contract period lasting until 9th August 2028. As of the latest update on 1st June 2026, the process is in the planning stage, with a future notice expected by 15th June 2026. The project is designed to proceed in phases based on the priority of locations and available funding, which will be released throughout the project's duration.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in construction and digital infrastructure, particularly those specialising in bus-stop shelter construction. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate, as their suitability is highlighted in the procurement details. With a planned gross budget of £5.4 million, this could be a significant opportunity for businesses seeking to grow their footprint in public infrastructure projects, providing them with a substantial platform to showcase their expertise in delivering integrated transport solutions and digital innovation.

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Notice Title

Bus Shelter Replacement and Digital Infrastructure

Notice Description

To procure the design, supply, installation, and commissioning of bus shelters and Digital infrastructure across Cumberland area. We intend to procure one supplier to deliver every part of this project including the digital displays. Delivery will be phased by priority of locations as well as funding availability. The Authority does not have access to all the funding at once, however, more funding is expected as the project progresses.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a08e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051577-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45213315 - Bus-stop shelter construction work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Aug 2026 - 9 Aug 2028 2-3 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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