Scope
Description
We are establishing a framework agreement to provide temporary traffic management in the Cumberland area. This includes lane closures, lane narrowing, convoy working, lighting, vehicles, and associated services.
Commercial tool
Establishes an open framework
Total value (estimated)
- £4,000,000 excluding VAT
- £4,800,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2025 to 30 November 2029
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 63712000 - Support services for road transport
Contract locations
- UKD1 - Cumbria
Framework
Open framework scheme end date (estimated)
30 November 2029
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
The process for calling off work from the framework will be as follows:
• Officers identify a need for temporary traffic management works in an area
• Officers use the key rates for the area to assess the lowest price supplier for the works
• Officers contact the lowest price supplier to confirm availability within the required timescale.
• If not available, officers contact the next lowest price supplier until an available supplier is identified
• Details of the works are issued to the supplier and a full price requested
• Providing the price is consistent with the submitted rates (within 10% of the estimated price) the contract is awarded
• Where the price is not consistent with the submitted rates (more than 10% over the estimated price) extenuating circumstances may be considered (e.g. emergency works, high complexity, work required outside normal working hours, etc)
• Where the price is not consistent with the submitted rates and no extenuating circumstances justify the increase, a second price is sought from the next lowest price supplier and the scheme awarded based on two quotes.
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
16 September 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
26 September 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
17 October 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 June 2029
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 70% |
| Quality | Quality | 20% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Cumberland Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJGX-9191-DYLV
Cumbria House, 107-117 Botchergate
Carlisle
CA1 1RD
United Kingdom
Region: UKD12 - East Cumbria
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government