--- title: "Millom & Haverigg Flood Alleviation Project - Early Contractor Engagement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-23a55a2e-6a1d-417e-b72f-7d69b6719770" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-23a55a2e-6a1d-417e-b72f-7d69b6719770" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-23a55a2e-6a1d-417e-b72f-7d69b6719770.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-23a55a2e-6a1d-417e-b72f-7d69b6719770.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "Cumberland Council" published: "2026-08-21" --- # Millom & Haverigg Flood Alleviation Project - Early Contractor Engagement Buyer: Cumberland Council Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-23a55a2e-6a1d-417e-b72f-7d69b6719770 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-23a55a2e-6a1d-417e-b72f-7d69b6719770) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-23a55a2e-6a1d-417e-b72f-7d69b6719770.json) ## Summary Cumberland Council procured early contractor engagement services for the Millom and Haverigg Flood Alleviation Project in England. The requirement supports progression of the project design towards construction and includes buildability advice and site surveys. It is a professional building consultancy services opportunity connected with flood alleviation works, rather than the main construction package itself. The buyer is Cumberland Council, based in Carlisle. The selected supplier is VolkerStevin Infrastructure. The requirement was delivered through the Environment Agency Collaborative Delivery Framework, indicating a need for a contractor or specialist consultancy able to contribute practical construction expertise during the design stage. Businesses operating in flood defence, civil engineering, buildability, site investigation, construction planning or infrastructure consultancy would find the subject matter relevant. The procurement is complete and has been awarded following an open procedure. The tender closed on 2 June 2026 at 12:00. The estimated value was £290,000. Cumberland Council awarded an active contract to VolkerStevin Infrastructure for £289,831.18. The award date was 2 June 2026, and the contract runs from 12 June 2026 to 30 October 2026. The work was procured through the Environment Agency Collaborative Delivery Framework. The requirement was identified as building consultancy services and was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The award covers a single requirement for early contractor engagement, including design development support, buildability advice and site surveys for the Millom and Haverigg flood alleviation project. This procurement shows that Cumberland Council’s flood alleviation programme uses early involvement from delivery specialists before construction begins. A credible future supplier would need practical flood defence or civil engineering experience, with the ability to review designs, identify buildability issues and provide advice that can be acted on by the project team. Capability in planning and carrying out site surveys is also important, alongside an understanding of how survey findings affect design, construction methods, cost and programme. Suppliers should be able to work collaboratively within the Environment Agency Collaborative Delivery Framework and support a public-sector client through design development. Smaller firms may be well placed to compete, particularly specialist consultancies and delivery contractors able to combine technical advice with site-based construction knowledge. ## Notice The works are to provide Early Contractor Engagement, to allow design to progress to get to construction, including buildability advice, and conducting site surveys. Contract awarded through the Environment Agency Collaborative Delivery Framework. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e888e712-7a93-4930-b874-ed0dc3464cb7 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | 2 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 2 Jun 2026 | | Contract period | 12 Jun 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £290,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £289,831 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | Cumberland Council | | Locality | CARLISLE | | Postcode area | Carlisle | | Postcode | CA1 1RD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria | | ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland | | Local authority | Cumberland | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Carlisle | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | VolkerStevin Infrstructure | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71315200 - Building consultancy services ## Release History - 21 Aug 2026 at 13:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e888e712-7a93-4930-b874-ed0dc3464cb7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e888e712-7a93-4930-b874-ed0dc3464cb7 21st August 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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