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title: "PSF 3 Lot 4a - Port of Workington Rail Improvements Outline Business Case"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3f05466a-246d-4a2c-9ab9-94f712a0c635"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-05-25"
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# PSF 3 Lot 4a - Port of Workington Rail Improvements Outline Business Case

Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3f05466a-246d-4a2c-9ab9-94f712a0c635

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Cumbria County Council, involves the tender titled "PSF 3 Lot 4a - Port of Workington Rail Improvements Outline Business Case." This project, classified under the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services industry category, is set in England, United Kingdom. The tender was awarded on 25th May 2022, following an open procurement method with a tender period that ended on 17th May 2022. The contract period is scheduled from 24th June 2022 to 16th September 2022, with a total contract value of £44,960.10.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses focused on engineering and construction services, particularly those with expertise in strategic planning and infrastructure development. Companies capable of providing consultancy services to enhance rail operations, especially in freight logistics and efficiency, would be well-positioned to compete. The contract presents a chance for both established firms and innovative SMEs to expand their footprint in the public sector through collaboration with a leading local authority.

## Notice

Consultant required to produce an Outline Business Case for a solution that would enable all freight trains to exit the port without the need for the most inefficient shunting manoeuvres. Awarded via further competition through PSF3.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84b86ba5-1316-4382-867f-5786b5af043f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 May 2022 |
| Contract period | 23 Jun 2022 - 16 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £44,960 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,960 |
| 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 | CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | 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 | MOTT MACDONALD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 25 May 2022 at 13:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84b86ba5-1316-4382-867f-5786b5af043f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84b86ba5-1316-4382-867f-5786b5af043f
  25th May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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