18 Month Pilot - Cumberland Cross-Pavement Solution Managed Service

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

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19 Jun 2026 at 13:55

Summary of the contracting process

Cumberland Council, a public authority part of sub-central government in the UK, has recently completed an 18-month pilot procurement for a cross-pavement solution managed service focusing on electric vehicle charging. The opportunity was targeted at addressing the needs of residents without off-street parking, ensuring accessibility and safety of EV charging cables. The project, titled "18 Month Pilot - Cumberland Cross-Pavement Solution Managed Service," falls under the works category and took place in the UKD1 region. The procurement stage is classified as complete, with the contract awarded to KERBO CHARGE LTD from London. The pilot details were managed below the threshold using an unknown method and the contract was signed on 2nd April 2026 with an active period from 9th June 2026 until 8th December 2026, valuing £90,000 net of VAT.

This procurement process presents significant growth opportunities for businesses operating in the infrastructure and renewable energy sectors, particularly those specialising in street furniture installation and EV technology solutions. Companies with expertise in managing public space projects and dealing with public sector protocols can gain traction through such initiatives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with innovative approaches to sustainable urban development and public infrastructure will find such tenders especially beneficial, given the demand for unique solutions and the chance to build relationships with public authorities like Cumberland Council.

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Notice Title

18 Month Pilot - Cumberland Cross-Pavement Solution Managed Service

Notice Description

Cumberland Council intends to run an 18-month pilot of cross pavement solutions for electric vehicle charging, targeted at residents without off-street parking. The solution will enable EV charging cables to safely cross the pavement while maintaining accessibility for all users and minimising trip hazards. The appointed supplier will oversee the application process, installation and maintenance responsibilities for the cross-pavement solution. Upon completion of the pilot, the ownership of gullies will return to Cumberland Council and will be added to their asset register.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b95a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058178-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45233293 - Installation of street furniture

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£90,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jun 2026 - 8 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KERBO CHARGE

Further Information

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