---
title: "Core Surfacing 2027-2031"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068102"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CUMBERLAND COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-14"
---

# Core Surfacing 2027-2031

Buyer: CUMBERLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068102

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Core Surfacing 2027-2031" project is in the planning stage, with Cumberland Council as the buying organisation. The planned procurement notice was updated on 14th April 2026, detailing significant resurfacing and maintenance works across Cumberland's highway network. This contract will be for a single supplier to undertake large-scale, machine-laid surfacing along with civil engineering tasks. The tender is classified under the construction work category and falls within the UKD1 region in the United Kingdom. The tender's duration is up to six years, starting from 1st April 2027, with an option to extend for up to two additional one-year periods. Businesses can expect future notice publication on 1st February 2027 under an open procurement method, following the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for entities specialising in highway construction and maintenance. The scale and duration of the project suggest a significant commitment and stable revenue stream, ideally suited for firms with robust capabilities in machine-laid surfacing and comprehensive civil engineering services. It stands as a promising opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) capable of delivering high-quality resurfacing and associated services, such as road marking and traffic management. Given its open procurement approach, eligible businesses with relevant expertise should consider preparing competitive bids to take advantage of the long-term engagement potential.

## Notice

Core Highway Surfacing works, covering the delivery of significant resurfacing and maintenance works across the council's highways network. The contract is to be a single supplier works contract for large scale, machine laid surfacing and associated civil engineering works. Delivery of highway surfacing schemes across the Cumberland area Maintenance and repair of existing highways Inlay, overlay, and full/partial reconstruction Associated civil engineering works Road marking replacements Traffic management Duration is for up to 6 years. Initial period of 4 years with the option to extend for up to two further periods of 1 year each.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033686-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Feb 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | TLD1 Cumbria |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2026 at 10:58 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033686-2026
- 13 Apr 2026 at 12:21 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033270-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033686-2026
  14th April 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033270-2026
  13th April 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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