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Targeted Careers Information Advice and Guidance Service

Description: Cumberland Council is looking to procure a new contract for the delivery of its Targeted Careers Information Advice and Guidance Service in 2026 with the aim of new contract of up to 5 years commencing in January 2027. The Council is interested in hearing from current and prospective providers of similar services about their experience of relevant provision. This will inform the Service Specification. Providers could also be invited to at least two market engagement events prior to the launch of the Invitation to Tender.

Summary: Cumberland Council is currently planning to procure a new contract for the delivery of its Targeted Careers Information, Advice, and Guidance Service, aimed at supporting young people aged 16-18, and up to age 25 for those with care experience or Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This procurement process falls under the education and training services category, specifically targeting efforts to prevent young people from becoming NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training). The process is in the planning stage, with market engagement activities scheduled to take place, including a virtual engagement session via MS Teams on 13th March 2026, and interest registration closing by 12th March 2026. Contracts will commence in January 2027 and could last for up to five years, extending possibly until 2032. This procurement is planned to be above the threshold of £3,000,000, with the contracting process governed by UK legislation (2023/54).

Verge Maintenance Framework 2026 - 2028

Description: 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.

Summary: Cumberland Council is currently in the tender stage for its Verge Maintenance Framework covering the period from 2026 to 2028. The procurement focuses on essential verge maintenance and arboriculture services to maintain highway network safety and functionality across Cumberland. The Council seeks suitably qualified contractors to deliver these services, with a total estimated contract value of £1,080,000. The tender is part of the works industry category, utilising an open procurement method with below-threshold competition. Key dates include a tender period ending on 20 March 2026 and an enquiry period ending on 13 March 2026. Service delivery spans the region UKD1, beginning on 1 June 2026 and concluding on 31 May 2028.

Site Characterisation Professional Services Support (SCPSS)

Description: The Site Characterisation Professional Services Support (SCPSS) framework is designed to provide NWS with comprehensive support across all aspects of site characterisation activities during the period leading up to the appointment and onboarding of the Site Characterisation Delivery Partner (SCDP). The framework is for professional services only.

Summary: The Site Characterisation Professional Services Support (SCPSS) framework tender is managed by Nuclear Waste Services Limited, a sub-central government public authority located in Calderbridge, Seascale, United Kingdom. It focuses on environmental engineering, geological and geophysical consultancy services, and aims to support site characterisation activities for the appointment of the Site Characterisation Delivery Partner. The tender is currently in the planning update stage, with a market engagement event scheduled for 9 March 2026, via Microsoft Teams. Interested suppliers must register by 6 March 2026, ensuring engagement with the latest procurement strategies and deadlines.

Site Characterisation Delivery Partner (SCDP)

Description: The Site Characterisation Delivery Partner (SCDP) supports NWS in its design and delivery management of the Deep Investigation Boreholes, including supporting NWS in procurement and management of contracted services required to deliver the drilling of the boreholes.

Summary: Nuclear Waste Services Limited is seeking a Site Characterisation Delivery Partner to aid in the design and management of Deep Investigation Boreholes. This procurement is in the planned stage, with preliminary engagements having been conducted ahead of the Procurement Act 2023 implementation. The tender, focusing on services within the environmental engineering consultancy, drilling, geological, geophysical, and geotechnical engineering sectors, has a substantial projected gross value of £1,638,000,000. Located in Calderbridge, Seascale, UK, the procurement process involves scheduled market engagements, with documentation available for industry review and feedback prior to the tender notice issuance. Important dates include a market engagement deadline extended to 30 June 2026, and the potential contract start date set for 31 October 2028, lasting until 30 October 2038, with renewal options.

Site Characterisation Delivery Partner (SCDP)

Description: The Site Characterisation Delivery Partner (SCDP) supports NWS in its design and delivery management of the Deep Investigation Boreholes, including supporting NWS in procurement and management of contracted services required to deliver the drilling of the boreholes.

Summary: Nuclear Waste Services Limited is seeking a Site Characterisation Delivery Partner to aid in the design and management of Deep Investigation Boreholes. This procurement is in the planned stage, with preliminary engagements having been conducted ahead of the Procurement Act 2023 implementation. The tender, focusing on services within the environmental engineering consultancy, drilling, geological, geophysical, and geotechnical engineering sectors, has a substantial projected gross value of £1,638,000,000. Located in Calderbridge, Seascale, UK, the procurement process involves scheduled market engagements, with documentation available for industry review and feedback prior to the tender notice issuance. Important dates include a market engagement deadline extended to 30 June 2026, and the potential contract start date set for 31 October 2028, lasting until 30 October 2038, with renewal options.

Environmental Safety Case: General Tech inc Geological & Hydrogeological

Description: Replacement to Environmental Safety Case (ESC) Lots 2 & 3 (General Technical including Geological and Hydrogeological Support)

Summary: Nuclear Waste Services Limited, headquartered at Pelham House, Calderbridge, Seascale, is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for an Environmental Safety Case. This tender, valued at £13,700,000, pertains to environmental safety services within the geological and hydrogeological sectors. Located in the United Kingdom and classified under public authority - sub-central government, the organisation seeks to replace existing safety cases under Lots 2 & 3. With an open procurement method and a planned contract period from January 2027 to January 2032, the industry is awaiting future notices with the next communication expected by 7 May 2026.

Targeted Careers Information Advice and Guidance Service

Description: Cumberland Council is looking to procure a new contract for the delivery of its Targeted Careers Information Advice and Guidance Service in 2026 with the aim of new contract of up to 5 years commencing in January 2027. The Council is interested in hearing from current and prospective providers of similar services about their experience of relevant provision. This will inform the Service Specification. Providers could also be invited to at least two market engagement events prior to the launch of the Invitation to Tender.

Summary: Cumberland Council is currently planning to procure a new contract for the delivery of its Targeted Careers Information, Advice, and Guidance Service, aimed at supporting young people aged 16-18, and up to age 25 for those with care experience or Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This procurement process falls under the education and training services category, specifically targeting efforts to prevent young people from becoming NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training). The process is in the planning stage, with market engagement activities scheduled to take place, including a virtual engagement session via MS Teams on 13th March 2026, and interest registration closing by 12th March 2026. Contracts will commence in January 2027 and could last for up to five years, extending possibly until 2032. This procurement is planned to be above the threshold of £3,000,000, with the contracting process governed by UK legislation (2023/54).

Minor Adaptations for People with Disabilities

Description: Cumberland Council is procuring 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 a local NHS Trust, or on a preventative basis. However, it should be noted that Cumberland Council remains the sole contracting authority for this contract. The council proposes to enter into the contract for an initial term of 12 months with the successful tenderer. There is one optional extension available of up to 12 months. It is up to the council whether or not to implement this optional extension. If the contract runs for the initial term only it will end on 18 April 2027. The contract value for the (read more...)

Summary: Cumberland Council is inviting bids for the contract titled "Minor Adaptations for People with Disabilities". This procurement process falls under the tender stage and seeks services in the industry category of Building Installation Work and Health and Social Work Services, centred in the Cumberland Council area in the UK. The tender follows an open competition method, making it accessible to various suppliers. Key dates include the closing of the tender period on 10th March 2026 and the commencement of the contract on 19th April 2026, potentially running until April 2028 if extended. The contract's initial term is valued at £384,000 excluding VAT, with a possible extension increasing the total to £768,000 excluding VAT.

Complete re roofing Grade II listed building - Dalston Parish Council

Description: Dalston Parish Council invites tenders from suitably qualified & experienced roofing contractors to tender for the complete replacement of the roof of the Grade II listed building. The building is currently occupied on the following basis: Ground floor (part) by Dalston Parish Council First floor (part) 1st floor apartment let by by Dalston Parish Council Ground & first floor (west) 2 storey dwelling let by Dalston Parish Council The work involves carefully stripping the existing slates from the whole of the main building, replacing any defective timber & re-roofing using a mix of existing & replacement slates to match existing, making good & treating timberwork & to include new lead flashings, soakers & valleys. The presence of Bats within the roof space has been confirmed. The work will (read more...)

Summary: The procurement process involves Dalston Parish Council, located in Dalston, Carlisle, which is inviting tenders for the complete re-roofing of a Grade II listed building. The tender is specifically targeted within the goods category, focusing on roofing. The process is currently in the tender stage with an open procurement method. Business entities interested in participating must submit their bids by 12 noon on Monday, 23rd February 2026, following the specified submission guidelines. The contract is particularly noteworthy as it addresses the conservation of a historic building while taking into account environmental aspects such as the presence of bats, requiring specific licensing and safety measures.

Complete re roofing Grade II listed building - Dalston Parish Council

Description: Dalston Parish Council invites tenders from suitably qualified & experienced roofing contractors to tender for the complete replacement of the roof of the Grade II listed building. The building is currently occupied on the following basis: Ground floor (part) by Dalston Parish Council First floor (part) 1st floor apartment let by by Dalston Parish Council Ground & first floor (west) 2 storey dwelling let by Dalston Parish Council The work involves carefully stripping the existing slates from the whole of the main building, replacing any defective timber & re-roofing using a mix of existing & replacement slates to match existing, making good & treating timberwork & to include new lead flashings, soakers & valleys. The presence of Bats within the roof space has been confirmed. The work will (read more...)

Summary: The procurement process involves Dalston Parish Council, located in Dalston, Carlisle, which is inviting tenders for the complete re-roofing of a Grade II listed building. The tender is specifically targeted within the goods category, focusing on roofing. The process is currently in the tender stage with an open procurement method. Business entities interested in participating must submit their bids by 12 noon on Monday, 23rd February 2026, following the specified submission guidelines. The contract is particularly noteworthy as it addresses the conservation of a historic building while taking into account environmental aspects such as the presence of bats, requiring specific licensing and safety measures.