Planning

Bus Shelter Replacement and Digital Infrastructure

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

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Planning

22 May 2026 at 09:52

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Cumberland Council, is currently in the planning stage for a project titled "Bus Shelter Replacement and Digital Infrastructure." This initiative falls under the works category and aims to design, supply, install, and commission bus shelters alongside digital infrastructure across the Cumberland area. The project will be executed in phases, prioritising locations based on available funding. The procurement budget is set at £4,500,000. A pipeline notice was published on 22nd May 2026, with further details anticipated by 15th June 2026. The project's contract period is planned from 10th August 2026 to 9th August 2028, highlighting a significant commitment to developing local transport infrastructure.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in construction and digital technologies. Businesses capable of offering comprehensive solutions encompassing both construction and digital display services stand to benefit significantly. By engaging in this project, companies not only gain the chance to showcase their capabilities in a visible public project but also to foster long-term relationships with local government entities. This could serve as a springboard for further collaboration on future infrastructure projects within the region.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a08e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047635-2026
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
22 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Jun 20264 weeks to go
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

Buyer & Supplier

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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