Scope
Description
The requirements of the Port are for a service providing servicing and maintenance of all plant, machinery, infrastructure and installations, within the port estate. Alongside a 24/7 callout service for emergency repairs out of hours as and when required
Contract 1. Port of Workington Engineering and Maintenance Services
Supplier
Contract value
- £300,000 excluding VAT
- £360,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
29 October 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
5 November 2025
Standstill period
- End: 14 November 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
1 December 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2026
- Possible extension to 31 December 2027
- 2 years
Description of possible extension:
1 x 12 month extension available if contract performance is satisfactory
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services
Contract locations
- UKD11 - West Cumbria
Information about tenders
- 4 tenders received
- 4 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 3 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 3 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
Fluid Force Engineering
- Companies House: 13552696
Unit 1 Lowca Lane Business Park
Workington
CA14 1BQ
United Kingdom
Region: UKD11 - West Cumbria
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Port of Workington Engineering and Maintenance Services
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