Closed tender

Capital Works (Construction) Framework 2025-2029

Details

Value
£175,000,000
Topic
Construction work
Published
2 June 2025
Submission
7 July 2025

Tender 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. Overview of the Authority's requirement: To undertake construction projects across various locations within Cumberland with an individual project budget of up to £6 million. The Council reserves the right to advertise projects exceeding this value if it considers it appropriate. The projects are divided into the following packages (Lots): • Lot 1: General Building Works • Lot 2: Civil Engineering Works • Lot 3: Combined Building and Civil Engineering Works The Council is seeking to award up to eight contractors for each lot. Contractors will be appointed as the principal contractor for each project. Contractors must ensure they have the necessary capabilities to perform the tasks described in each work package summary.

Timeline

  1. Completed: Tender published2 June 2025
    Current notice
  2. Completed: Submission date7 July 2025

About the buyer

Cumberland Council is a local authority buying goods, works and services for Cumbria, guided by its own Contract Procedure Rules. Tenders are advertised through the Find a Tender Service on GOV.UK. Suppliers can also register on The Chest, the council's electronic procurement portal, free of charge. A dedicated Procurement Team sits within Business Transformation and Change. Framework agreements sit alongside open competitions among its procurement procedures. Every tender also weighs social value against council priorities. Contracts follow the Procurement Act 2023 and the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. A weekly business newsletter and supplier events keep suppliers informed too.

UK local government drives £140bn in annual procurement, led by social protection (£66.6bn) and education (£57.1bn).

Over the past 5 years, most of Cumberland Council's contract awards have been in construction work, education and training and architectural and engineering services.

Relevant CPV codes

  • 45000000 · Construction work

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