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Tender

03 Jul 2026 at 10:00

Summary of the contracting process

Cumberland Council has initiated a tender under the open procedure for "Full Design Services, RIBA stages 4 - 6, former Red Lion site, Egremont," aimed at regenerating the town centre. This project involves providing architectural, engineering, and inspection services with an estimated value of £408,000. Located in Egremont, the procurement process is currently active in the Tender stage. Interested parties should note the deadline for submissions is 3rd August 2026, with the tender period ending at 12:00 PM. The procurement seeks to employ a multidisciplinary design team to manage phases that align with RIBA stages, delivering high-quality public realm improvements.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for firms specializing in architecture, engineering, and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in urban regeneration. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contract is designed to support diverse business communities. Companies that can offer high-quality design consultancy, cost management, and sustainable engineering solutions will find themselves well-placed to compete. The contract, starting from 17th September 2026, allows for a potential six-month extension, supporting long-term collaboration and investment in the area.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Full Design Services, RIBA stages 4 - 6, former Red Lion site, Egremont

Notice Description

Cumberland Council invites tenders for an Architect-led multidisciplinary design team to deliver the Egremont FRLS project from RIBA Stage 4-7. The successful bidder will be required to provide all the services set out in this tender; Design consultant/ Architect, landscape architect, Cost Consultant, Structural Engineer, Mechanical/ Electrical Engineer, Principal Designer and Contract Administrator. All consultants shall provide the services to at least the standard of the recognised professional body to which they belong or which governs the services provided. The project will be completed in phases corresponding to the relevant RIBA stages. The project will deliver town centre regeneration in Egremont through high-quality built environment and public realm improvements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c326
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062670-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£340,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£340,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Sep 2026 - 16 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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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