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Design, supply and install bus shelters & digital infrastructure across the Cumberland area

Cumberland Council

Published: Jul 14, 2026

Updated: Jul 14, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a works contract in the transport and logistics, construction and civil works and information and communication technology sectors, with a focus on Bridges, Urban Mobility and Traffic Management. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 4.5 million. Proposals must be submitted before September 4, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for civil works in the transport and logistics sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

Cumberland Council is seeking a contractor to design, supply and install bus shelters & digital infrastructure across the Cumberland area. It is anticipated that the project will require (but not limited to) • Removal of old shelters • Site design - ensuring the most appropriate shelter and digital infrastructure design • Supply of shelters and digital infrastructure • Installation of shelters and digital infrastructure (some digital infrastructure maybe required on 3rd party land) • Necessary utility connections • Securing the necessary consents and permissions (e.g. landowner, highways (traffic management)) • Commissioning The aim is to develop the new 'Cumberland Go' and create a sense of place, improving passenger information to encourage increased bus usage across Cumberland Whilst the overall contract value is expected to be up to £4,500,000, the contract will be structured on a drawdown basis in line with the available funding profile. The project will run between October 2026 - April 2028. Delivery of the phases to meet the funding profile will be April 2027; July 2027 (indicative) and April 2028.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on July 14, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 066172-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Cumberland Council

Cumberland Council has issued 192 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 4 currently open and 160 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, Governance & Public Administration, and Transport & Logistics. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: July 14, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is September 4, 2026. You have 52 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Cumberland Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Works contract in the Transport & Logistics sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £4,500,000 - £4,500,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 066172-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.