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Lowca Community School - Damp remediation works

Description: Damp remediation works.

Summary: Cumberland Council has initiated a procurement process under the title "Lowca Community School - Damp remediation works", classified within the construction industry. The procurement process for this project falls under the "works" category and is estimated at £47,080. The tender followed a selective procurement method, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the closing of the tender period on 20th May 2026, with the contract set to start on 20th July 2026 and conclude by 28th August 2026. The works are to be carried out across various regions in the United Kingdom, spanning from the North East to the South West of England. The tender has been awarded and the contract is in the award stage as of 1st June 2026.

Disposal System Science & Technology Framework

Description: Please note that as a Research & Development framework, this will be EXEMPT under Paragraph 22 of Schedule 2 to the Procurement Act 2023. The purpose of this notice is to make the market aware of this upcoming procurement, which is currently due for tender release in November 2026. This framework aims to provide comprehensive professional services support for the assessment of performance and deployment options for UK-relevant engineered barrier system components and the evolution of candidate material(s) and their configurations under repository conditions.

Summary: The procurement process, managed by Nuclear Waste Services Limited, is for the "Disposal System Science & Technology Framework" set in the United Kingdom. This initiative falls under the industry category of research and experimental development services, specifically focusing on research laboratory services. Currently at the planning stage, the open procedure procurement is anticipated to release its tender in November 2026, with a framework start date scheduled for 2nd September 2027. The framework, valued at £13.7 million with a gross amount of £16.44 million, aims to enhance services related to engineered barrier systems. The procurement's legal basis is stipulated under UK Procurement Act 2023.

Supported Bus Services

Description: Cumberland Council is procuring a contract for Supported Bus Services for suitably qualified bus operators to run routes on behalf of Cumberland Council. The council proposes to enter into the contract for an initial term of 12 months with the successful tenderer. There are 2 optional extension periods available of 12 months each. Use of these extension periods is at the absolute discretion of the council. If the contract runs for the initial term only it will end on 01st November 2027. The overall contract value is PS2,709,796 excluding VAT. If the council implements all of the optional extension periods, the contract would end on 01st November 2029. If the council implements an extension or uplift, this will be confirmed in writing to the successful supplier in advance. (read more...)

Summary: As of 3rd August 2026, Cumberland Council is actively in the tendering stage for the procurement of Supported Bus Services, inviting qualified bus operators to bid for up to 15 individual routes within the United Kingdom's region UKD1. This open procedure, detailed under UKPGA 2023/54, is set to culminate with an initial contract ending on the 1st November 2027, with potential extensions up to 1st November 2029. The procurement process commenced with market engagement earlier in the year and is progressing towards award decisions by 11th September 2026. Interested parties must submit tenders via The Chest portal before the deadline of 28th August 2026, ensuring all enquiries are clarified by 14th August 2026. The contract's cumulative value is estimated at £2,709,796 excluding VAT for the initial term, with possibilities for further increments through extensions.

Electronic Rostering System for Reablement

Description: Call off from G Cloud 14 framework RM1557.14 Licensing, Support and Maintenance for an electronic rostering system for the Reablement service. optional 1 year extension till 30th June 2030

Summary: Cumberland Council has successfully completed the tender process for an "Electronic Rostering System for Reablement," categorized under software package and information systems with the CPV code 48000000. This procurement was carried out as a call-off from the G Cloud 14 framework agreement RM1557.14, allowing for a selective procedure initially, and subsequently awarded through an open procedure. The electronic rostering system is intended for use within various regions across the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, and other specified areas. The tender process concluded with an award to Totalmobile Limited, with the contract starting on 1st July 2026 and running until 30th June 2030, inclusive of a potential one-year extension. The contract is valued at £805,600.

Supported Bus Services

Description: Cumberland Council is procuring a contract for Supported Bus Services for suitably qualified bus operators to run routes on behalf of Cumberland Council. The council proposes to enter into the contract for an initial term of 12 months with the successful tenderer. There are 2 optional extension periods available of 12 months each. Use of these extension periods is at the absolute discretion of the council. If the contract runs for the initial term only it will end on 01st November 2027. The contract value for the initial term is PS2,709,796 excluding VAT. If the council implements all of the optional extension periods, the contract would end on 01st November 2029. The indicative maximum overall value is PS7,709,796 excluding VAT. If the council implements an extension or uplift, (read more...)

Summary: As of 3rd August 2026, Cumberland Council is actively in the tendering stage for the procurement of Supported Bus Services, inviting qualified bus operators to bid for up to 15 individual routes within the United Kingdom's region UKD1. This open procedure, detailed under UKPGA 2023/54, is set to culminate with an initial contract ending on the 1st November 2027, with potential extensions up to 1st November 2029. The procurement process commenced with market engagement earlier in the year and is progressing towards award decisions by 11th September 2026. Interested parties must submit tenders via The Chest portal before the deadline of 28th August 2026, ensuring all enquiries are clarified by 14th August 2026. The contract's cumulative value is estimated at £2,709,796 excluding VAT for the initial term, with possibilities for further increments through extensions.

Services to support the National Rollout for establishing a waste management route for existing High Activity Sealed Sources (HASS) in the UK

Description: Framework for the Provision of services to support the National Rollout for establishing a waste management route for existing High Activity Sealed Sources (HASS) in the UK. The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority is seeking to appoint a single supplier to support delivery of the National Rollout of Operation Fieldfare. The services comprise the safe, secure and compliant collection, dismantling, transport, interim storage, processing and return of Caesium-137 High Activity Sealed Sources contained within irradiator units located across the United Kingdom. The supplier will be required to provide an end-to-end waste management solution, including all necessary planning, site liaison, regulatory approvals, transport arrangements, source recovery, packaging, consignment documentation and delivery of sources to a UK site designated by the Authority, including Sellafield where applicable.

Summary: The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) is currently in the planning stages of a procurement process for a project titled "Services to support the National Rollout for establishing a waste management route for existing High Activity Sealed Sources (HASS) in the UK." This initiative falls under the services industry category with a particular focus on radioactive waste management, involving activities such as collection, storage, disposal, and transport. The procurement is slated to engage suppliers through an open procedure, and a key supplier engagement event is scheduled for 26th August 2026, conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams. The NDA, located in Cumbria, will host this session, providing suppliers with an overview of the project’s objectives and key requirements. Notable dates include a future notice date on 9th September 2026, and the contractual period is planned to commence on 1st December 2026, concluding on 30th November 2029, with the possibility of extension up to 30th November 2031.

Provision of a Fully Maintained Vehicle Fleet and Fleet Management Service for North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Description: North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust requires a fully maintained vehicle fleet solution to support operational and clinical services across Cumbria and Lancashire. The contract includes the supply, maintenance, servicing, repair and replacement of a mixed fleet of vehicles, together with breakdown recovery, replacement vehicle provision, telematics and fleet management services. The fleet includes light commercial vehicles, specialist transport vehicles and Luton box vehicles with bespoke modifications.

Summary: The North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust has announced a planned procurement process for the provision of a fully maintained vehicle fleet and fleet management service. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with an open procedure as the procurement method. This contract is intended to support the Trust’s operational and clinical services across Cumbria and Lancashire. The contract includes services such as supply, maintenance, repair, and management of a mixed vehicle fleet, including breakdown recovery and telematics. Important deadlines for this tender include the end of the enquiry period on 14 September 2026 and the submission deadline on 19 October 2026. The contract is expected to commence on 1 March 2027 and run until 28 February 2031, with a possible one-year extension. The estimated contract value is £552,000 GBP.

Provision of Organisational Development, Training and Wellbeing Framework

Description: The Council will be procuring an open framework to provide the delivery of the Organisational Development, Training and Wellbeing programme of courses. The Services have been divided into the following work packages (Lots): Lot 1 - Health, Safety and Wellbeing Lot 2 - Place, Sustainable Growth and Transport Lot 3 - Adults Social Care and Housing Services Lot 4 - Care Services Lot 5 - Children's and Families Services Lot 6 - Professional Services

Summary: Cumberland Council has undertaken a procurement process for the Provision of Organisational Development, Training, and Wellbeing Framework aimed at enhancing the skills and well-being of its approximately 4,500 employees, alongside some external partners. Situated in Carlisle, UK, the procurement focuses on categorised services spanning several work packages (or Lots) including health, safety, sustainable growth, social care, and more. The open procurement, emphasising education and training services under the CPV code 80000000, was completed with key dates encompassing a tender deadline on 10th February 2025 and award notifications on 28th March 2025. The project involves a contract valued at £3,000,000 with flexibility in training delivery to accommodate the diverse needs of the Council’s workforce. The most recent update to this process was on 27th July 2026.

Environmental Safety Case: General Tech inc Geological & Hydrogeological

Description: Nuclear Waste Services (NWS), the Client, through its Waste Services line of business, is procuring an open framework for Environmental Safety Case. The Client requires specialist technical services to support the application of and further development of its ESC. This involves the provision of suitably qualified people to support the delivery of scoped packages of work to support NWS' ESC team in fulfilling its obligations as set out by the regulator and undertaking the forward work programme. The scope of work under this framework involves the provision of support to the ESC team in undertaking the technical activities identified below. Emerging requirements may be identified, noting that integrating tools and techniques of the LLWR and the GDF ESC Safety Cases will be an objective for NWS in the (read more...)

Summary: Nuclear Waste Services Limited, located in Calderbridge, Seascale, is currently in the tender phase of procuring services for an open framework titled "Environmental Safety Case: General Tech inc Geological & Hydrogeological". This procurement involves specialist technical services to support the development of their Environmental Safety Case (ESC) for the safe disposal of solid radioactive waste. The procurement process follows an open procedure with an anticipated contract value of £13,700,000, potentially reaching £17,760,000 inclusive of VAT. The primary classification of the services needed includes environmental safety, geological analysis, and radioactive waste disposal. Interested suppliers must submit their applications through the Atamis eSourcing system by 7th September 2026. The tender documents were published on 27th July 2026, and submissions should adhere to the deadlines for enquiries and application.

Wagon Wheelset Overhaul (ITT)

Description: Wagon Wheelset Overhaul 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 legislation. That said, (read more...)

Summary: Direct Rail Services Limited, located in Carlisle, United Kingdom, has initiated a tender under the title "Wagon Wheelset Overhaul". This tender falls within the industry category of repair and maintenance services of locomotive wheelsets, with a substantial gross value of £14,200,000. The procurement process is at the tender stage, employing an open procedure. Notably, this procurement is not bound by UK procurement legislation as DRS operates commercially. Key deadlines for interested parties include the enquiry period closing on 18th August 2026 and the tender submission deadline on 25th August 2026, with the award period concluding on 22nd September 2026. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st October 2026 for a five-year term, potentially extending to 30th September 2033.