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Capital Works (Construction) Framework 2025-2029

Awarded to CUBBY CONSTRUCTION LIMITED, DSD CONSTRUCTION LIMITED, EQUANS Regeneration Limited +12 more

Cumberland Council(buyer)

Published
Published 28 February 2025
Deadline
Closed 7 July 2025

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Overview

Cumberland Council has established a Capital Works Framework (2025–2029) for construction projects across the authority, awarding a total value of £525 million to 15 contractors across three lots: General Building Works, Civil Engineering Works, and Combined Building and Civil Engineering Works. The framework enables the Council to commission individual projects up to £6 million through appointed principal contractors from the selected panel.

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Lots (3)

  • Civil Engineering Works

    Project Value Range: Up to £3 million Contractors are expected to undertake a variety of works including: • Structures & Bridges: This involves the repair and maintenance of highway structures, including retaining walls and bridges. Tasks may include culvert replacement, masonry arch bridge repairs, replacement of sections of retaining walls, and sea wall repairs. These structures are primarily made of stone or stone-faced materials, reinforced or mass concrete, or structural steelwork, and are most often located on carriageway local roads. • Public Realm: This includes improvements to town centre environments, likely involving highway surfacing, footpaths, drainage, and signage enhancements. Works may also include upgrades to the appearance and functionality of transport interchanges. • Highway Improvements: This involves improvements to junctions, access roads, car parks, and distributor routes to enhance safety and facilitate development. • Footpath/Cycleway Improvements: While some of these schemes may be procured through other Council frameworks (e.g., small value surfacing framework), larger schemes may be managed through this framework. • Drainage, Ground Stabilisation, and Flood Prevention Schemes: These schemes could include packages of several small drainage projects, piling, slope stabilisation, or slope protection schemes adjacent to highways. They may also encompass a variety of flood prevention initiatives.

    £175,000,000Won by STORY CONTRACTING LIMITEDWon by DSD CONSTRUCTION LIMITEDWon by THOMAS ARMSTRONG (CONSTRUCTION) LIMITEDWon by QTS GROUP LTD.Won by CUBBY CONSTRUCTION LIMITEDWon by METCALFE PLANT HIRE LIMITEDWon by ERIC WRIGHT CIVIL ENGINEERING LIMITEDWon by R.H. IRVING CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
  • Combined Building and Civil Engineering Works

    Project Value Range: £2.5 million to £6 million but may be used to procure schemes above £6m (with no upper limit) based on complexity, risk and other considerations Contractors are expected to undertake a variety of works including similar projects to those outlined in Lots 1 and 2.

    £175,000,000Won by STORY CONTRACTING LIMITEDWon by THOMAS ARMSTRONG (CONSTRUCTION) LIMITEDWon by EQUANS Regeneration LimitedWon by CUBBY CONSTRUCTION LIMITEDWon by J.N. BENTLEY LIMITEDWon by ERIC WRIGHT CIVIL ENGINEERING LIMITEDWon by F. PARKINSON LIMITEDWon by R.H. IRVING CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
  • General Building Works

    Project Value Range: £0.2 million to £3 million Contractors are expected to undertake a variety of works including: • Planned Maintenance: This may involve repairs and replacements of roofs, windows, and mechanical and electrical systems (M&E). Capital maintenance projects are typically low value and primarily focused on ensuring buildings are safe, windproof, and watertight. • Upgrading and Refurbishment: This includes the enhancement and renovation of the Council's existing portfolio of corporate and school properties. • New Builds and Extensions: This involves constructing new buildings and extending existing corporate and school properties, utilising a wide range of building types, including modular and offsite fabrication.

    £175,000,000Won by MICHAEL THOMPSON (PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTORS AND ENGINEERS) LIMITEDWon by STORY CONTRACTING LIMITEDWon by EQUANS Regeneration LimitedWon by THOMAS ARMSTRONG (CONSTRUCTION) LIMITEDWon by CUBBY CONSTRUCTION LIMITEDWon by ROLAND HILL (PARSONBY) LIMITEDWon by TOP NOTCH CONTRACTORS LIMITEDWon by WILLIAM KING CONSTRUCTION LTD

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Works
Estimated value
£175,000,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
28 February 2025
Questions by
23 June 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Construction work

Award outcome

Awarded value
£525,000,000
Award date
19 November 2025
Contract period
29 September 2025 → 29 September 2029
Winners
  • CUBBY CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
  • DSD CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
  • EQUANS Regeneration Limited
  • ERIC WRIGHT CIVIL ENGINEERING LIMITED
  • F. PARKINSON LIMITED
  • J.N. BENTLEY LIMITED
  • METCALFE PLANT HIRE LIMITED
  • MICHAEL THOMPSON (PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTORS AND ENGINEERS) LIMITED
  • QTS GROUP LTD.
  • R.H. IRVING CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
  • ROLAND HILL (PARSONBY) LIMITED
  • STORY CONTRACTING LIMITED
  • THOMAS ARMSTRONG (CONSTRUCTION) LIMITED
  • TOP NOTCH CONTRACTORS LIMITED
  • WILLIAM KING CONSTRUCTION LTD

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  1. Contract

    5 February 2026

  2. Contract

    19 November 2025

  3. Contract Notice

    2 June 2025

  4. Prior Information Notice

    28 February 2025

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