Planning

Cumberland Capital Works Framework 2025

  • Cumberland Council

UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-008869

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-04e88c

Published 28 February 2025, 11:09am

Last edited 12 March 2025, 8:21am

Show all versions Hide all versions


Changes to notice

This notice has been edited. The previous version is still available.

Region updated

Scope

Reference

DN765460

Description

The Capital Works Framework is a structured approach for managing and delivering construction projects. It is designed to streamline the process and ensure efficient project execution.

The framework focuses on delivering capital works across the Cumberland Council's diverse portfolio.

The contract period will be for an initial 2-year period, with the option to extend for a further 2 years.

The works have been divided into two work packages - Building and Civil works.

Total value (estimated)

  • £160,000,000 excluding VAT
  • £192,000,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 October 2025 to 1 October 2027
  • Possible extension to 1 October 2029
  • 4 years, 1 day

Main procurement category

Works

CPV classifications

  • 45000000 - Construction work

Contract locations

  • UKD1 - Cumbria

Engagement

Engagement deadline

28 March 2025

Engagement process description

Background information:

The Capital Works Framework is a structured approach for managing and delivering construction projects. It is designed to streamline the process and ensure efficient project execution.

The framework focuses on delivering capital works across the Cumberland Council's diverse portfolio.

About the proposed Capital Works Framework:

The contract period will be for an initial 2-year period, with the option to extend for a further 2 years.

The works have been divided into two work packages - Building and Civil works.

Projects will be let on an individual basis throughout the duration of the framework.

Supplier engagement:

Participants from the previous framework have been invited to share feedback on what was effective and areas that could be improved as part of a lessons learned exercise.

An invitation is now open to all contractors who are interested in tendering, with experience in the work packages, to attend a supplier engagement event:

Thursday 27th March 2025, 9:00am - 11:00am (Refreshments from 8:30am)

Harraby Community Centre, Edgehill Road, Carlisle, CA1 3SN

What will be covered during the event?

• Introduction to the Cumberland Council's aims and aspirations.

• Framework Overview: Understand the structure and purpose.

• Procurement Process Explanation: How the framework and future individual projects will be awarded and managed.

• Opportunity to ask questions, engage in discussions and seek clarification.

To book a place(s) please email procurement.events@cumberland.gov.uk (maximum two places per company) with the delegate(s) name and email address by 21st March 2025.

Please note this notice is not a call for competition. Participation in the supplier engagement event is voluntary and not a requirement for the subsequent procurement process.


Participation

Particular suitability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)


Contracting authority

Cumberland Council

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJGX-9191-DYLV

Cumbria House, 107 - 117 Botchergate

Carlisle

CA1 1RD

United Kingdom

Contact name: Mrs Hayley Samson

Email: procurement.events@cumberland.gov.uk

Website: https://www.the-chest.org.uk

Region: UKD12 - East Cumbria

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government