Renewal of dock gate timbers and associated maintenance at Port of Workington
Details
- Buyer
- Cumberland Council
- Topic
- Harbour equipment maintenance services
- Published
- 18 September 2025
- Source
- uk:find_a_tender
Tender description
The Dock gates at The Port of Workington, are constructed using wooden timbers, that are required for ensuring watertight integrity. Carrying out these essential works will maintain alignment with the wider strategic plan of utilising the Port as a tool for economic growth within Cumberland. A full structural survey (procured separately) of the Port of Workington Dock Gates, will commission a report detailing recommended upgrades and refurbishments, alongside a formal long term maintenance plan for the gates on completion of the recommended remedial works. Upgrades and refurbishment required to ensure the Port of Workington Dock Gates, remain fit for use, ensuring the Port Of Workington meets its requirements under the Port Marine Safety Code (PMSC) and statutory requirement under the Workington Harbour Act 1840 (and all subsequent revisions and amendments). The project is currently awaiting confirmation of funding and award of contract will depend on funding, The council reserves the right to not award the contract if funding is not approved. Contract dates are indicative only and subject to change.
Timeline
- Completed: Pre-tender published18 September 2025Current notice
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
- 50246000 · Harbour equipment maintenance services
Decision makers
Connect with the people behind this procurement.
| Contact name | Job title | Phone number | Work email |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head of Procurement | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@cumberland-council.gov | |
| Commercial Director | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@cumberland-council.gov | |
| Procurement Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@cumberland-council.gov | |
| Category Lead | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@cumberland-council.gov | |
| Senior Buyer | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@cumberland-council.gov | |
| Contracts Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@cumberland-council.gov |
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