--- title: "Design, supply and install bus shelters & digital infrastructure across the Cumberland area" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a08e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06a08e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a08e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a08e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CUMBERLAND COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-15" --- # Design, supply and install bus shelters & digital infrastructure across the Cumberland area Buyer: CUMBERLAND COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a08e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06a08e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a08e.json) ## Summary Cumberland Council is overseeing a procurement process for the design, supply, and installation of bus shelters and digital infrastructure across the Cumberland area, as outlined in a project titled "Design, supply and install bus shelters & digital infrastructure across the Cumberland area." This is classified under the works industry category. The project is currently in the planning stage, and the notice was updated most recently on 15 July 2026. The procurement follows an open procedure, and suppliers must express their interest by 7 September 2026. The project is scheduled from October 2026 to April 2028, with phased delivery aligning with funding availability in Cumberland, United Kingdom. This procurement presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in construction, digital infrastructure, and street furniture installation, offering a potential contract value up to £4,500,000. It is well-suited for companies with expertise in removing old structures, site design, and managing utility connections. Additionally, businesses capable of managing large-scale projects involving multiple phases and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements will find this opportunity aligned with their capabilities. The drawdown contract structure allows firms to engage progressively with funding releases, making this an attractive proposal for companies operating in the mentioned sectors. ## Notice Cumberland Council is seeking a contractor to design, supply and install bus shelters & digital infrastructure across the Cumberland area. It is anticipated that the project will require (but not limited to) * Removal of old shelters * Site design - ensuring the most appropriate shelter and digital infrastructure design * Supply of shelters and digital infrastructure * Installation of shelters and digital infrastructure (some digital infrastructure maybe required on 3rd party land) * Necessary utility connections * Securing the necessary consents and permissions (e.g. landowner, highways (traffic management)) * Commissioning The aim is to develop the new 'Cumberland Go' and create a sense of place, improving passenger information to encourage increased bus usage across Cumberland Whilst the overall contract value is expected to be up to PS4,500,000, the contract will be structured on a drawdown basis in line with the available funding profile. The project will run between October 2026 - April 2028. Delivery of the phases to meet the funding profile will be April 2027; July 2027 (indicative) and April 2028. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066803-2026 | | Notice type | UK3 - Planned Procurement 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 | 15 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 7 Sep 2026 | | Future notice date | 24 Jul 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Oct 2026 - 1 Apr 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,500,000 | | Lots value | £4,500,000 | | 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 - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 44212321 - Bus shelters - 45233293 - Installation of street furniture ## Release History - 15 Jul 2026 at 13:06 - PlanningUpdate - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066803-2026 - 14 Jul 2026 at 12:20 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066172-2026 - 1 Jun 2026 at 15:40 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051577-2026 - 22 May 2026 at 09:52 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047635-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066803-2026 15th July 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066172-2026 14th July 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051577-2026 1st June 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047635-2026 22nd May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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