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24 Jun 2026 at 12:49

Summary of the contracting process

Cumberland Council, located in Carlisle, United Kingdom, has concluded a procurement process for the "Masonry Repair Works Package 2026/27". The process, initiated on a limited competition basis due to being below threshold, falls under the "works" category and pertains to construction work. It involves masonry repairs on five structures within the region identified as UKD12. The contract was awarded to METCALFE PLANT HIRE LIMITED, a local supplier based in Penrith, on 24th June 2026. The active contract commences on 13th July 2026 and concludes on 16th October 2026, with a gross contract value of £68,758.25.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in construction and masonry repair services. It is particularly suited for SMEs that are capable of executing repair works within the stipulated timeframe. With the award secured by a regional SME, companies looking to compete in similar tenders may benefit from understanding the dynamics of local authority procurement practices and establishing a robust local presence. Collaborating with public authorities like Cumberland Council for infrastructure and maintenance projects can greatly enhance a business's portfolio and credibility in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Masonry Repair Works Package 2026/27

Notice Description

Cumberland Council is procuring a contract for the delivery of masonry repair works to five structures as part of the Cumberland Council Masonry Repairs Works package.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bc33
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059439-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£57,298 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
12 Jul 2026 - 16 Oct 2026 1-6 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
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

METCALFE PLANT HIRE

Further Information

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