---
title: "Verge Maintenance Framework 2026 - 2028"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065e26"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CUMBERLAND COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-11"
---

# Verge Maintenance Framework 2026 - 2028

Buyer: CUMBERLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065e26

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## Summary

The procurement process concerning the "Verge Maintenance Framework 2026 - 2028" has been awarded and is managed by Cumberland Council, a public authority within the sub-central government realm of the United Kingdom. The initiative focuses on maintaining verges and providing arboriculture services to ensure safe and efficient traffic flow within the Cumberland area. The procurement method employed was an open competition below the threshold, with the contracts now active from June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2028. Key delivery addresses fall within the UKD region, and the process was scheduled with an initial planning announcement on February 27, 2026, leading to contract signing by May 12, 2026.

This procurement tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises engaged in infrastructure maintenance, particularly those specialising in verge-cutting and arboriculture. Businesses proficient in delivering high-quality and cost-effective environmental management services will find substantial grounds for growth. The framework agreement for this project allows for reopening competition and subdivision of lots, indicating potential for sustained involvement in the long-term management of public spaces. Enterprises with expertise in handling both planned and reactive tasks will be well-suited to meet the demand for maintaining Cumberland’s road network’s integrity and functionality.

## Notice

As part of its statutory duties to maintain the highway network, Cumberland Council seeks to appoint suitably qualified Contractors to deliver efficient and effective verge maintenance and arboriculture services within the highway. These services are essential to ensuring the safe movement of traffic throughout Cumberland and to protecting the integrity and functionality of the road network.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055036-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £900,000 |
| Lots value | £900,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £900,000 |

## 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 | TLD1 Cumbria |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | C DAVIDSON CONTRACTORS; GREAVES TREE SERVICES; NORTHERN PLANT TRADING; SOUTH LAKES TREE SURGEONS & LANDSCAPES; TYLA SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45233229 - Verge maintenance work

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2026 at 09:19 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055036-2026
- 27 Feb 2026 at 11:59 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017844-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055036-2026
  11th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017844-2026
  27th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk

## Notice URLs

- http://www.northernplanttradingcompanyltd.com
- http://www.southlakestreesurgeons.co.uk
- https://greavestreeservices.co.uk/
- https://tyla-services.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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