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title: "Countryside Access Maintenance"
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buyer: "CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Countryside Access Maintenance

Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6d1ce33a-47e7-4b15-b5a5-5abd56fdf69a

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Countryside Access Maintenance" is being conducted by Cumbria County Council, located in Carlisle, United Kingdom. This project falls under the construction industry category and has an estimated value of £2,045,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, which allows for a wide range of participation. The tender period concluded on 13th June 2019, while the contract is set to run from 1st September 2019 until 31st August 2022. The works will take place at various locations across the Public Rights of Way network in Cumbria, and scope includes vegetation clearance, tree surgery, and repairs to footbridges, gates, and signs.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in the construction sector, especially those specialising in maintenance works related to public pathways and outdoor spaces. Businesses offering services such as landscaping, tree surgery, and construction of walkways and bridges will be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract could lead to increased visibility and the potential for further collaborations with Cumbria County Council and other public authorities.

## Notice

This opportunity is advertised via 'The Chest' https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ Cumbria County Council is looking to review its current Approved List of contractors for Countryside Access maintenance works at varied locations across the Public Rights of Way network in Cumbria. The works will involve vegetation clearance, tree surgery, repairs to, or the installation of, footbridges, gates, stiles and steps, surfacing and drainage works, and the installation of signposts and waymarks. The estimated value of individual works orders will be between: PS50 and PS50,000. Please view tender documents for further information. All clarifications must go via The Chest.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77c14bb1-8550-4373-9675-64d54b0e5d77 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 9 Oct 2019 - 31 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,045,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,045,000 |
| 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 1RZ |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 19 |
| Supplier names | ANDREW THOMPSON; ANTHONY JACKSON CONSULTANCY; BRAMPTON WOODWORKS; CONSERVEFOR; G LUND; GREAVES CONTRACTORS; LOWTHER FORESTRY GROUP; MARSDEN AES; MAYSON BROS; METCALFE PLANT HIRE; MICHAEL STOCKDALE; RH IRVING CONSTRUCTION.CO.UK; ROLAND HILL; RUDDICK LANDSCAPE SERVICES; S DINWOODIE CONTRACTORS; SOUTH LAKES TREE SURGEONS; STEVEN BROWN FENCING; T T KIRKBRIDE AGRICULTURAL CONTRACTING SERVICES; TERRA FIRMA ENVIRONMENTAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2019 at 14:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77c14bb1-8550-4373-9675-64d54b0e5d77
- 16 May 2019 at 08:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ad355ac-7c20-4a17-a725-b317561cc9c4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77c14bb1-8550-4373-9675-64d54b0e5d77
  10th October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ad355ac-7c20-4a17-a725-b317561cc9c4
  16th May 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d5cb9256-b177-e911-80f7-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

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