Scope
Description
Framework with up to 3 Suppliers to deliver External temporary traffic management support for the delivery of schemes to support the Council's in-house highway teams
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £3,600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 31 March 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
2 x 1 year
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 63712700 - Traffic control services
Contract locations
- UKD12 - East Cumbria
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Call Off by most competitive price and availability
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)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
17 December 2025, 11:59pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Suppliers wishing to express an interest and obtain access to the tender documents should go to www.the-chest.org.uk and click on current opportunities from the navigation area on
the left of the screen. On the next screen enter the contract Reference (DN778795) in the box labelled 'contains' then click search. Click on the blue link for the contract title to view
the opportunity. To express an interest you will need to login. if you are not already registered on the www.the-chest.org.uk you will need to return to the home page and click on Register. Register FREE link in the navigation area on the left of the screen. Registration is free of charge and your username and password will be emailed to you. Westmorland and Furness Council is fully supportive of all aspects of diversity including ethnicity, race, religion, age, disability and sexual orientation. Economic operators are therefore required to fully comply with all statutory obligations/applicable legislation and there will be a requirement to participate in the Authority's supplier audits on all aspects of
diversity. The Contracting Authority expressly reserves the right:
(i) not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; and
(ii) to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the tendering competition; and in no circumstances will the Contracting Authority be liable for any costs incurred by the candidates. If the Contracting Authority decides to enter into a Contract with the successful supplier, this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of potential suppliers. The Contracting Authority reserve the right to use any electronic portal during the life of the agreement. The framework is for 24 months (with possible 2 x 1 year extensions). The value provided is only an estimate. We cannot guarantee to suppliers any business through this contract. Under this
procurement the contractor is required to actively participate in the economic and social regeneration of the locality and surrounding the place of delivery for the procurement.
Accordingly contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
23 February 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 60% |
| Quality | Quality | 40% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Westmorland and Furness Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYYD-1758-YNVR
South Lakeland House
Kendal
LA9 4DQ
United Kingdom
Region: UKD12 - East Cumbria
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government