Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bcb-c91a-7304-8f80-17e41c68aa12/capital-works-construction-framework-2025-2029 awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Capital Works (Construction) Framework 2025-2029 [Cumberland Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/cumberland-council) Estimated value £175,000,000 Published 5 Feb 2026 Deadline Closed 7 Jul 2025 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Split into 3 lots You can usually bid for just the lots you can deliver. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender 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. ## CPV classification Construction work Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-04e88c-2026-02-05T11:23:38Z [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-04e88c-2026-02-05T11:23:38Z) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Cumberland Council: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/cumberland-council) [Sector More Construction work tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/construction-work) ## More tenders like this [Bannister Sports Centre Athletic Track Soft Market Testing Exercise · Harrow Council · 38 days left · 26 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1540d-d9e4-71cb-ad57-1603e9042fec/bannister-sports-centre-athletic-track-soft-market-testing-exercise) [Norwich City Verges Mowing 2026 · Norse Eastern Ltd · 30 days left · 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15476-5fd9-70eb-b920-a66dc3e661e1/norwich-city-verges-mowing-2026) [Gwasanaethau Toeau - Gwaith cyfalaf wedi'i gynllunio ac atgyweiriadau ymatebol / Roofing Services - Planned capital works and responsive repairs · Denbighshire County Council · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15476-6094-72b9-928b-5c887e7ceea4/gwasanaethau-toeau-gwaith-cyfalaf-wedii-gynllunio-ac-atgyweiriadau-ymatebol) [Repair of St Michaels and All Angels Church Wall · Aylsham Town Council · 31 days left · 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15476-6316-7235-8948-8f108b3da399/repair-of-st-michaels-and-all-angels-church-wall) [Building Minor Works · Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services Limited · 26 days left · 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15408-9087-7003-bd47-df7bc19d7ff7/building-minor-works) [DGT Helipad Design and Construction · Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15408-969e-7140-a307-fe72fa7128be/dgt-helipad-design-and-construction)