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In deliveryUnited KingdomServicesFramework agreement£4,700,000Add to pipeline

Operated Plant Framework

Awarded to CUBBY CONSTRUCTION LIMITED, DSD CONSTRUCTION LIMITED, G. LUND LIMITED +2 more

Cumberland Council(buyer)

Published
Published 22 May 2025
Deadline
Closed 3 November 2025

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Overview

Cumberland Council has awarded a framework agreement valued at £4,520,000 for the hire of operated plant to support highway maintenance delivery. The framework, awarded to CUBBY CONSTRUCTION LIMITED, DSD CONSTRUCTION LIMITED, G. LUND LIMITED, JOHN ELLIOT LIMITED, and METCALFE PLANT HIRE LIMITED on 8 December 2025, requires all plant to meet specified requirements with rates inclusive of delivery, travel time to depot or site, and associated equipment.

Contracting authority

  • 1 live opportunity · 289 awarded contracts

    Carlisle, United Kingdom

    GB-PPON: PJGX-9191-DYLV

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Lots (5)

  • Lot A - General Wagons

    Operated - 18 Tonne G.V.W Tipper - Insulated Operated - 18 Tonne G.V.W Tipper Operated - 7.5 Tonne G.V.W Tipper Operated - 26 Tonne G.V.W Tipper Operated - 26 Tonne G.V.W Tipper - Insulated Operated - 18 Tonne G.V.W Tipper c/w hiab Clam Shell Bucket Operated - 26 Tonne G.V.W Tipper c/w hiab Clam Shell Bucket Operated - 3 cubic meter capacity Gritter Operated - 6 cubic meter capacity Gritter (With plough as an addition ) Operated - 9 cubic meter capacity Gritter (with plough as an addition ) Operated - 4 Tonne Hotbox Operated - 9 Tonne Hotbox Operated - 18 Tonne Hotbox Operated - 26 Tonne Hotbox Operated - Articulated Tipper Operated - Articulated Low Loader

    £1,400,000Won by CUBBY CONSTRUCTION LIMITEDWon by JOHN ELLIOT LIMITEDWon by G. LUND LIMITEDWon by DSD CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
  • Lot B - Tractor, Loaders & Excavators

    Operated - Tractor Loader Digger 3CX Operated - Cold Planing Machine - 0.25m - 0.30m Drum Operated - Tractor Loader Digger 4CX Operated - 5.0 Tonne Mini Hydraulic Excavator (Tracked) Operated - Pecker Attachment to fit 5.0 Tonne Mini Hydraulic Excavator Operated - Pecker Attachment to fit Tractor Loader Digger 3CX Operated - Pecker Attachment to fit Tractor Loader Digger 4CX Operated - 1.5 Tonne Mini Hydraulic Excavator (Tracked) Operated - Pecker Attachment to fit 1.5 Tonne Mini Hydraulic Excavator Operated - 2.5 Tonne Mini Hydraulic Excavator (Tracked) Operated - Pecker Attachment to fit 2.5 Tonne Mini Hydraulic Excavator Operated - 7 Tonne Mini Hydraulic Excavator (Tracked) Operated - Pecker Attachment to fit 7 Tonne Mini Hydraulic Excavator Operated - 12 Tonne Standard Hydraulic Excavator (Tracked) Operated - Pecker Attachment to fit 12.0 Tonne Standard Hydraulic Excavator Operated - 20 Tonne Standard Hydraulic Excavator (Tracked) Operated - Pecker Attachment to fit 20 Tonne Standard Hydraulic Excavator Operated - Dumper 1 Tonne High lift Opearted - Dumper 3 Tonne Operated - Dumper 6 Tonne Operated - Dumper 9 Tonne

    £1,400,000Won by DSD CONSTRUCTION LIMITEDWon by JOHN ELLIOT LIMITEDWon by G. LUND LIMITED
  • Lot C - Road Sweepers

    Operated - Standard Road Sweeper (over 10t) Operated - Dual Road Sweeper (over 10t) Operated - Standard Road Sweeper (under 10t) Operated - Dual Road Sweeper (under 10t)

    £320,000Won by DSD CONSTRUCTION LIMITEDWon by JOHN ELLIOT LIMITED
  • Lot D - Road Surfacing Equipment

    Operated - Paving Machine Up to 2.5m Width Operated - Paving Machine Up to 5.0m Operated - Cold Mining Machine Up to 0.5m Width Operated - Cold Mining Machine Up to 1.0m Width Operated - Cold Mining Machine Over 1.0m Width Operated - 120 Roller Operated - 90 Roller Operated - 3 Pin Roller Operated - Bond Coat Sprayer Operated - Loading Shovel

    £1,400,000Won by CUBBY CONSTRUCTION LIMITEDWon by DSD CONSTRUCTION LIMITEDWon by METCALFE PLANT HIRE LIMITED
  • Lot E - Drain Cleaning Equipment

    Operated - Gully Tanker Up to 18t (Driver & Operator) Operated - Vactor Unit (Driver & Operator) Operated - Recycling Unit (Driver & Operator)

    £4,700,000

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£4,700,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
22 May 2025
Questions by
17 October 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Road sweepersHire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operatorHire of industrial vehicles with driver

Award outcome

Awarded value
£4,520,000
Award date
8 December 2025
Contract period
1 January 2026 → 31 December 2029
Winners
  • CUBBY CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
  • DSD CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
  • G. LUND LIMITED
  • JOHN ELLIOT LIMITED
  • METCALFE PLANT HIRE LIMITED

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    29 January 2026

  2. Contract

    11 December 2025

  3. Tender Update

    6 October 2025

  4. Contract Notice

    6 October 2025

  5. Prior Information Notice

    22 May 2025

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