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title: "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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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CUMBERLAND COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-28"
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# 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-h6vhtk-0610a8

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## Summary

Cumberland Council, a sub-central government public authority, has completed the procurement process for appointing consultants to further develop a business case for transforming the Port of Workington into a Clean Growth Hub. The procurement process, under the title "Appointment of consultants for the further development of a Business Case for the development of the Port of Workington as a Clean Growth Hub," focused on industries related to energy production, manufacturing, and logistics. Located in Carlisle, the project required consultation services to enhance the port's adjacent land into a sustainable energy and economic growth area. The contract was awarded through a limited competition procurement method on 8th January 2026 and covers services categorised under architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection within the region classified as UKD1.

This opportunity has been awarded to MOTT MACDONALD LIMITED, a large-scale enterprise based in London, with the project valued at approximately £110,013.60. This contract presents significant growth opportunities, primarily for businesses engaged in consultancy for sustainable energy development, infrastructure engineering, and logistics planning. Companies with expertise in these areas and a proven track record in supporting regional growth initiatives would have found this tender well-suited to their capabilities, offering potential collaboration with Cumberland Council in reshaping Workington into a clean energy hub.

## 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 | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007498-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Jan 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £91,678 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | Not specified |

## 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

- 28 Jan 2026 at 11:17 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007498-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007498-2026
  28th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.mottmac.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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