Travel and Accommodation Services

Description: The requirements for this procurement is to supply a Travel and Accommodation Booking Service to support the organisation's operational and business travel needs.

Summary: Cumberland Council is spearheading a procurement process for a Travel and Accommodation Booking Service intended to enhance the organisation’s business and operational travel efficiency. This tender, titled "Travel and Accommodation Services", falls under the services industry category and is an open procedure procurement valued at approximately £290,000, with an initial contract term set from 1st April 2026 to 30th April 2027. Interested parties should be aware of key deadlines, including the tender submission deadline by 16th February 2026, with all clarifications due by 30th January 2026. The contract, situated in the United Kingdom, specifically addresses Cumberland Council’s operational region, UKD12, and invites expressions of interest primarily through The Chest e-procurement platform.

Minor Adaptations for People with Disabilities

Description: The Council are looking to procure a contract for the supply, delivery and installation of minor adaptative works to people's homes in the Cumberland Council area, which will be delivered following an assessment of need by either Cumberland Council or North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust, or on a preventative basis. The contract term will be for 12 months with an optional 12 month extension commencing from 19 April 2026 with a maximum total contract value of PS768,000 plus VAT.

Summary: Cumberland Council is in the planning stage for a procurement to deliver "Minor Adaptations for People with Disabilities." This contract involves the supply, delivery, and installation of minor adaptive works to homes in the Cumberland Council area, scheduled to commence on 19 April 2026. The project, valued at £768,000 plus VAT, will run for 12 months with an option for a further 12-month extension. Industry categories relevant to this procurement include building installation work, repair and maintenance services of building installations, and health and social work services. A key session for potential bidders is scheduled for 26 January 2026, which will be conducted via Teams to provide insights and answers by Cumberland Council officers.

Housing Support Linked to Short term Accommodation with Emergency Provision for Young People for Cumberland

Description: Cumberland Council is procuring Housing Support Linked to Short term Accommodation with Emergency Provision for Young People for Cumberland. The Service Provider(s) will deliver packages of person centred, individualised support that is linked to accommodation for Cumberland Young People who are in housing need, including the ability for Young People to access emergency accommodation provision when needed to enable the Authority to meet the following key aims: Meet the requirements of its statutory obligations, achieve Cumberland Council plan priorities, including but not limited to: prevention and early intervention, addressing inequalities, driving change, accessible and trusted services and the central aim of improving Health and Wellbeing. The council proposes to enter into the contract for an initial term of 1 year or 12 months with the successful tenderer. There (read more...)

Summary: Cumberland Council has initiated a tender process seeking service providers for "Housing Support Linked to Short term Accommodation with Emergency Provision for Young People" in the Cumberland region. This procurement falls under the social work services with accommodation category and is conducted through an open procedure. The proposed service contract has a primary term of one year starting on 1st April 2026 and potentially extends for an additional year, ending by 31st March 2028. The tender, open on the 'The Chest' procurement platform, has an estimated initial value of £336,552, excluding VAT, potentially rising to £689,931.60 if the extension options are exercised. Key deadlines include the tender submission deadline on 9th February 2026, with the enquiry period closing on 26th January 2026.

Maentwrog Hydro Power Station Optimisation Services

Description: NDA is a non-departmental public body charged, on behalf of government, with the mission to clean-up the UK's earliest nuclear sites safely, securely and cost effectively. We're committed to overcoming the challenges of nuclear clean-up and decommissioning, leaving the 17 nuclear sites ready for their next use. We do this work with care for our people, communities and the environment, with safety, as always, our number one priority. We also play an important role in supporting government's aspiration for the UK to be a global leader in the civil nuclear sector. We strive to deliver best value for the UK taxpayer by focusing on reducing the highest hazards and risks, while ensuring safe, secure, and environmentally responsible operations at our sites. We seek ways to reduce the level (read more...)

Summary: The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) is seeking tenders for the optimisation of the Maentwrog Hydro Power Station, a 28MW hydroelectric facility located in Cumbria, UK. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with an anticipated contract start date of 25 May 2026 and an initial term of two years, extendable by two additional one-year periods. This opportunity, under the competitive flexible procedure, aims to appoint an economic operator to deliver energy generation and trading optimisation services. The estimated contract value ranges from £240,000 to £500,000 for the initial term, increasing to a potential total of £800,000 over four years based on performance. Interested parties must submit their tender by 17 February 2026 via the Atamis Supplier Portal.

Commercial Kitchen and Laundry Equipment Maintenance and Supply

Description: Cumberland Council (the Council) is seeking to appoint a competent Service Provider for the undertaking of works associated with the statutory testing/inspection and planned maintenance "PPM"; as well as breakdown repairs of all catering and laundry equipment in a range of Council properties, as set out in Schedules 1, 2 & 3: Asset List & Pricing[PT1] Document, specifically in properties listed in Schedule 1 Site List. The works will also include Kitchen Extract, Gas Interlock and Ductwork Cleaning of all commercial equipment associated with catering and laundry activities. Overall, this Contract shall achieve the delivery of statutory compliant, working equipment in Council buildings. A key deliverable will be a rapid response to emergency repairs where it is critical to the catering service operation.

Summary: Cumberland Council is inviting tenders for the maintenance and supply of commercial kitchen and laundry equipment across various Council properties, including statutory testing, planned maintenance, and breakdown repairs. This procurement, titled "Commercial Kitchen and Laundry Equipment Maintenance and Supply," is categorised under services and covers kitchen furniture, equipment installation, and maintenance services. The tender was announced on 9th January 2026, with a submission deadline on 6th February 2026, and enquiries close on 22nd January 2026. The procurement process is at the tender stage, following an open procedure, and is set for a contract period beginning 1st April 2026 with potential extension options. The overall estimated contract value is £700,000. The service provision will be located in the United Kingdom, specifically within the Cumbria region.

Blencathra Boiler

Description: The University of Cumbria are seeking a supplier for the Boiler Replacement Work at the Blencathra Building located at Fusehill Street, Carlisle Campus. The works required include the replacement of an existing boiler, controls, flue and associated mechanical services.

Summary: The University of Cumbria, located at Fusehill Street, Cumbria, is seeking bids for a project titled "Blencathra Boiler". The procurement involves the replacement of a boiler, including controls, flue, and associated mechanical services at the Blencathra Building on the Carlisle Campus. This falls under the "Boiler installations" and "Boiler installation work" categories, with the procurement being managed via an open method under a "Below threshold - open competition" process. The tender, currently in the active stage, will close on 5th February 2026. The estimated contract period extends from 1st March 2026 to 30th April 2026. Interested parties can make submissions electronically via the provided platform. The total budget is cited at £300,000 GBP.

Design, Removal, and Re-Livery of Locomotives

Description: Design, removal and re-livery of Locomotives DRS does not consider itself bound by the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) and associated procurement legislation (together the "UK procurement legislation") on the basis that, operating commercially, it is not a public authority, nor does it carry out any utility activities. Accordingly, this Procurement is not, and does not purport to be, subject to UK procurement legislation. For the avoidance of doubt, Tenderers are put on notice that the publication of this document and any other document that relates to this Procurement (including the relevant tender notice) is published voluntarily and nothing in this document, or any other document that DRS publishes in relation to this Procurement, should be construed as purporting to give rise to rights or obligations under UK procurement (read more...)

Summary: Direct Rail Services Limited, based in Carlisle, United Kingdom, is currently in the tender stage for a project titled "Design, Removal, and Re-Livery of Locomotives." This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on the repair and maintenance of locomotives. The procurement process has an open procedure, meaning any interested qualified party can submit a bid. Key dates in this process include the tender submission deadline of 6 February 2026 and an enquiry period ending on 28 January 2026. The contract is anticipated to commence on 2 March 2026 and conclude on 1 February 2030, with a contract value of £420,000, subject to flexibility and aligning with certain aspects of the Procurement Act 2023.

Traffic Data Collection Services

Description: Procurement of a contract for traffic data collection services from the current permanent inductive loop count sites and a range of ad-hoc temporary surveys to collect traffic data for traffic monitoring, Highways schemes, transport modelling and public complaints for a maximum period of five years from 01 April 2026.

Summary: The procurement process is being conducted by Cumberland Council for the provision of Traffic Data Collection Services. This tender, titled "Traffic Data Collection Services," falls under the industry category of data collection and collation services. The contract location is in the region UKD1, United Kingdom, and the procurement stage is currently at the 'Tender' phase. Key dates to note include the close of the enquiry period on 20 January 2026 and a submission deadline by 6 February 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1 April 2026 and may extend up to five years from this date, including potential extensions. This is an open procurement process, below the threshold, inviting all interested parties to participate via the provided procurement platforms.

Fire Safety Improvement Works at Civic Centre, Rickergate, Carlisle, CA3 8QG

Description: The works comprise of the modification of exiting structural and non- structural door openings, installation of new fire doors to the existing stair cores and upgrading the existing fire stopping arrangements around the staircase and lift enclosure including making good decoration.

Summary: Cumberland Council is overseeing a tender process for fire safety improvement works at the Civic Centre, Rickergate, Carlisle, with a specific focus on modifying structural and non-structural elements, installing new fire doors, and upgrading existing fire stopping arrangements. The procurement falls under the construction industry category and is conducted through an open competition below the threshold. Prospective contractors should be aware of the submission deadline, which has been extended to 30th January 2026, with the enquiry period closing on 14th January 2026. This tender is part of a public authority procurement undertaken at the sub-central government level in the UK region designated as UKD1.

Environmental Monitoring Sample Analysis

Description: Radiochemical and chemical analysis of environmental, land quality and waste samples. ITT documents are available on Atamis: https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome

Summary: Nuclear Waste Services Limited, located in Calderbridge, Seascale, is seeking bids for its "Environmental Monitoring Sample Analysis" contract. This procurement process falls under the services category, specifically focusing on radiochemical and chemical analysis of environmental, land quality, and waste samples. The tender, initiated through an open procedure, is currently at the tendering stage, with the procurement method allowing electronic submissions in English via the Atamis portal. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 30th January 2026, while enquiries are open until 16th January 2026. This contract, valued at £2,000,000, will span from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2030, with award decisions expected no later than 16th February 2026.