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Supply & Distribution of Various Foods

Description: Cumberland Council have a requirement for the supply and distribution of a range of various foods within the footprint of Cumberland Council, these foods will be suitable for Cumberland Care Sites, Cumberland Council Sites and Cumberland Council maintained non-chequebook schools which do not use third party School Meals providers. Cumberland Care sites currently consist of 8 Care Homes and 9 Day Centres. There are currently 75 maintained schools within they footprint of Cumberland Council. Only those schools which do not use a third-party school meals provider will be eligible to access the Framework, this currently applies to 31 schools but is subject to change. The number of schools who will access the Framework is not guaranteed as not all schools will choose to opt in. Schools that are (read more...)

Summary: Cumberland Council is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process titled "Supply & Distribution of Various Foods." The contract encompasses the supply and distribution of food products to various Cumberland Care Sites, Council Sites, and selected schools within the Cumberland Council area, identified under industry category "Food, beverages, tobacco and related products." This tender, with an estimated value of £4.5 million, is segmented into four distinct lots covering fresh meat and fish, fresh fruits and vegetables, frozen foods, and diverse groceries provisions. Each lot will be awarded separately to suppliers through an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 26th May 2026. The procurement, regulated under legal basis UKPGA 2023/54, allows for the participation of four suppliers through a framework agreement, which does not permit reopening of competition.

Waste Disposal Services to Permitted Landfill

Description: Nuclear Waste Services (NWS), the Client, through its Waste Services line of business, is procuring an open framework (with no limit on the number of suppliers) for 'Waste Disposal Services to Permitted Landfill' on behalf of its Customers. The open Framework comprises Framework 1 and 2. Framework 1 duration is 3 years. the subsequent Framework 2 will be open to new and incumbent contractors to tender for a place. NWS intends that Framework 2 will be established for an initial period of two years, with NWS having options to extend it by up to three one-year periods (i.e. 2+1+1+1), up to a maximum term of five years in total and be awarded on the date that falls three years after the date on which the Framework 1 is (read more...)

Summary: Nuclear Waste Services Limited, a sub-central government public authority based in Calderbridge, Seascale, United Kingdom, is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process titled "Waste Disposal Services to Permitted Landfill." This open tender, utilising an open procedure method, aims to establish an unlimited supplier framework for waste disposal services covering a three-year period initially, followed by a second framework potentially extending up to five years. The key deadlines include the tender submission closing on 18 June 2026, enquiries closing by 28 May 2026, and the eventual award expected by 11 November 2026. This procurement primarily targets the category of services, specifically focusing on the lifecycle management and disposal of non-radioactive and radioactive waste below the UK Low Level Waste (LLW) threshold within the UK.

Minor Works Framework - Solway Community School - Sports Hall Boiler

Description: The works consist of the install of new boiler plant and associated works for the sports hall at Solway Community School.

Summary: Cumberland Council has initiated a public procurement process for the "Minor Works Framework - Solway Community School - Sports Hall Boiler" project, aimed at installing new boiler systems and associated works for the school's sports hall. The contract is classified under construction work with a value of £85,097 GBP and covers regions across the entire United Kingdom, including North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, and London among others. The procurement process is a call-off from a framework agreement, designed for selective procurement, and has reached the award stage, with the contract expected to start on 21 July 2026. This tender was announced on 30 April 2026, following the award decision on 17 April 2026.

Supply and Distribution of Workwear/Protective Workwear for Cumberland Care

Description: Cumberland Council have a requirement for the supply of Personal Protective Workwear/Workwear for use by Cumberland Care. This will used for employees who work within the Cumberland Council Care homes and Adult Social Care staff. This will cover but will not limited to tabards, poloshirts, dresses, trousers, gloves, aprons etc This will be a single supplier framework through a competitive flexible procedure. The supplier will need to be able to supply all items on the product list. The contract will be for a period of 4 years. The Council will be carrying out an online session via Microsoft Teams on Friday 8th May 2026 at 12noon to1pm to further outline the opportunity. This will be available for all prospective suppliers. Please confirm email addresses via the 'messaging area' (read more...)

Summary: Cumberland Council is engaging in a procurement process for the supply and distribution of workwear and protective workwear intended for employees in Cumberland Care homes and Adult Social Care. This tender is currently in the planning stage and falls under the goods procurement category specifically within clothing and textiles industry. The process involves a single supplier framework through a competitive flexible procedure. Interested suppliers are invited to participate in an online engagement session on 8th May 2026, with applications to join due by the previous day. The contract, valued at £343,200, is set to commence on 1st October 2026 and extend over a four-year period. The location for the fulfilment of this contract is the United Kingdom, particularly the region UKD1.

Supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) & Workwear

Description: Cumberland Council have a requirement for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) & Workwear for use by Cumberland departments such as Highways, Waste, Parking, Port of Of Workington, Parks, Grounds Maintenance etc. This will be a single supplier framework through a competitive flexible procedure. The supplier will need to be able to supply all items on the product list. The contract will be for a period of 4 years. The Council will be carrying out an online session via Microsoft Teams on Thursday 7th May 2026 at 3pm to 4pm to further outline the opportunity. This will be available for all prospective suppliers.

Summary: Cumberland Council is initiating a procurement process for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Workwear, intended for various departments including Highways, Waste, Parking, Port of Workington, Parks, and Grounds Maintenance. Classified under the industry category of clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories, and involving a single supplier framework through a competitive flexible procedure, this contract is scheduled to run for four years starting from the 1st of October 2026. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a preliminary market engagement session scheduled online via Microsoft Teams on the 7th of May 2026. Prospective suppliers are invited to register by the 6th of May 2026, with space limited to two representatives per organisation.

Removal and Fitment of Class 68 and 88 Locomotive Windscreens

Description: The contracting authority (DRS) is seeking a competent and experienced supplier to provide removal and fitment services for windscreens on Class 68 and 88 Locomotives during a four (4) year contract term. Further details can be found in the specification saved within the tender documentation on Atamis, https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome, CC30946 DRS does not consider itself bound by the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) and associated procurement legislation (together the "UK procurement legislation") as they apply to a regulated below-threshold procurement, 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 (read more...)

Summary: Direct Rail Services Limited, a sub-central government authority based in Carlisle, is in the tender stage for the contract titled "Removal and Fitment of Class 68 and 88 Locomotive Windscreens." This procurement falls under the services category and is being conducted via an open, below-threshold competition. The tender is active, with the deadline for submissions set for 28th May 2026. Businesses interested in providing windscreen replacement services at Crewe TMD should note the enquiry period ends on 21st May 2026. The contract, valued at £60,000 excluding VAT, is slated to begin on 22nd June 2026 and run until 21st June 2030.

NDA Group & UKNNL Business Travel

Description: NDA Group & UKNNL Business Travel - 2030 to 2034

Summary: The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, a central government public authority located in Cumbria, United Kingdom, is planning a procurement process for travel management services titled "NDA Group & UKNNL Business Travel" spanning from 2030 to 2034. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage as of 24th April 2026. The selective procurement method will be used, with awards made under an existing framework. The competitive tender falls under the services category, with a projected gross value of £50 million. The tender process is expected to cater particularly to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and the procurement will be above the threshold, requiring bidders to engage with a formal procurement process.

Waste Disposal Services to Permitted Landfill

Description: Nuclear Waste Services (NWS), the Client, through its Waste Services line of business, is procuring an open framework (with no limit on the number of suppliers) for 'Waste Disposal Services to Permitted Landfill' on behalf of its Customers. The proposed framework scope comprises lifecycle management and disposal of non-rad and radioactive wastes below UK LLW threshold at permitted facilities within the UK. Lifecycle management may include on-site 'blue collar' work to support generation via excavation or demolition, sampling and analysis to support characterisation and routing of wastes at both the Customer site, supplier site and via a third party where a subcontractor is being used, packaging and transport of wastes from the Customer site in support of decommissioning operations, sort and segregation of wastes, management of out sorted (read more...)

Summary: Nuclear Waste Services Limited, a sub-central government public authority based in Calderbridge, Seascale, United Kingdom, is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process titled "Waste Disposal Services to Permitted Landfill." This open tender, utilising an open procedure method, aims to establish an unlimited supplier framework for waste disposal services covering a three-year period initially, followed by a second framework potentially extending up to five years. The key deadlines include the tender submission closing on 18 June 2026, enquiries closing by 28 May 2026, and the eventual award expected by 11 November 2026. This procurement primarily targets the category of services, specifically focusing on the lifecycle management and disposal of non-radioactive and radioactive waste below the UK Low Level Waste (LLW) threshold within the UK.

PhD bursary call 2026

Description: The NDA is requesting applications to its bursary call, to support the NDA mission to deliver safe, sustainable and publicly acceptable solutions to the challenge of decommissioning and clean-up of the UK's civil nuclear legacy. The NDA's goals from the call are as follows: *Maintain and develop the key skills that will be required to help us carry out the mission over the coming decades *Provide fundamental understanding of technologies and processes across the NDA estate *Develop early-stage technologies (TRL 1 - 3) *Encourage two-way knowledge transfer between the academic and industrial communities working on nuclear decommissioning What is not covered under the call is R&D focused on site-specific challenges such as improving the efficiency of an existing plant or process or on training resource in a specific (read more...)

Summary: The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "PhD bursary call 2026" aimed at furthering research and development within the civil nuclear decommissioning industry. This open procedure procurement process involves a financial commitment of up to £750,000, with a submission deadline for proposals on 31st August 2026. Located in Cumbria, the NDA is seeking applications from UK academic institutions for research projects that will lead to the award of a PhD. The initiative is intended to support the NDA's mission to ensure safe and sustainable decommissioning solutions while fostering the development of key skills and technologies needed across the NDA estate.

Project Tullie Phase 3: Artist Curator Brief

Description: Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery Trust (the Trust/Client) in Carlisle (brand name: Tullie) is seeking an experienced Artist Curator to create an innovative, sculptural installation that suspends Tullie's collection items at ceiling height, complemented by an immersive soundscape. Details can be found at: https://www.curatorspace.com/opportunities/detail/project-tullie-phase--artist-curator-brief/10615 Additional information: Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery Trust (the Trust/Client) in Carlisle (brand name: Tullie) is seeking an experienced Artist Curator to create an innovative, sculptural installation that suspends Tullie's collection items at ceiling height, complemented by an immersive soundscape. Details can be found at: https://www.curatorspace.com/opportunities/detail/project-tullie-phase--artist-curator-brief/10615

Summary: Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery Trust in Carlisle is actively conducting a procurement process for the "Project Tullie Phase 3: Artist Curator Brief". The Trust seeks a skilled Artist Curator to develop a unique sculptural installation with suspended collection items and an immersive soundscape. The procurement, classified under 'Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services', follows a competitive quotation method, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Located in the North West region of the United Kingdom, the tender remains in the 'tenderAmendment' stage, with a deadline for submissions set on 18th May 2026. The contract period is projected to start on 1st June 2026 and conclude on 31st May 2027.