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title: "RFQ - Appointment of consultants for the further development of a Business Case for the development of the Port of Workington as a Clean Growth Hub"
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# RFQ - Appointment of consultants for the further development of a Business Case for the development of the Port of Workington as a Clean Growth Hub

Buyer: CUMBERLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5aadf0b6-e3e3-4f4f-900a-f45447edd1f8

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## Summary

Cumberland Council has completed the procurement process for the appointment of consultants to assist in developing a business case for the Port of Workington's transformation into a clean growth hub. This project, which falls under the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services category, specifically targets energy production, manufacturing, and logistics industries. The tender process concluded with an award to Mott MacDonald, a large-scale supplier, on 18th December 2025. The contract, valued at £91,678, spans from 12th January 2026 to 30th June 2026. The project is based in England, United Kingdom, adhering to the services procurement category.

This tender offers notable growth opportunities, particularly for businesses skilled in research and development services and consultation in related sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can particularly benefit, given the suitability for such business structures outlined in the tender. Engaging in this project allows businesses to forge strong partnerships with Cumberland Council and contribute to an environmentally sustainable initiative at the Port of Workington, positioning themselves as key players in the clean energy and logistics industries.

## Notice

Cumberland Council is seeking to appoint suitably qualified consultants to support the Council in the further development of the business case for the future development of the Port of Workington and adjacent land as a clean growth hub of energy production, manufacturing and logistics industries in line with the following vision.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48e637a0-9e7d-42d2-a275-31b102addefd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Jan 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £91,678 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £91,678 |
| 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 |
| 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
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2026 at 13:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48e637a0-9e7d-42d2-a275-31b102addefd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48e637a0-9e7d-42d2-a275-31b102addefd
  26th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/

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