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24 Jul 2026 at 09:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by Cumberland Council for the "Underwater Repair Works Package 2026/27" is now in the award stage. This contract involves services within the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection sectors (CPV code 71000000). The work will be conducted in the Carlisle area, focusing on underwater repairs in five structures: Hallbankgate Culvert, Jeans Sike 2, Oakshaw Hill, and Willy Beck. With an official contract start date of 27th July 2026, running until 30th September 2026, this limited competition procurement was awarded to WETWORX MARINE SERVICES LTD. The contracting authority, Cumberland Council, based in Carlisle, has adhered to the UK government's statutory framework (UKPGA 2023/54) for this contract, which has now been fully executed as of 17th July 2026, with a gross contract value of £81,088.48.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses operating within the marine services sector, especially those adept at providing specialised underwater repair services. Businesses such as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in engineering and construction are well-suited to such contracts, particularly in regional areas like Carlisle. The focus on precise, localised infrastructure works allows for smaller companies to successfully compete and deliver impactful services, potentially positioning themselves as key service providers in future public procurement projects in the region.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Underwater Repair Works Package 2026/27

Notice Description

The Council is procuring a package of underwater repair works across a number of structures in the Carlisle area. Cumberland Council has identified five structures within the northern area of the county, in the former Carlisle district, that require various underwater repair works. The structures are Hallbankgate Culvert, Jeans Sike 2, Oakshaw Hill and Willy Beck.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d2eb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070137-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£67,573 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Jul 2026 - 30 Sep 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
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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

WETWORX MARINE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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