Cumberland Council seeking civils and construction contractors on £210m framework

Cumberland Council has issued a tender notice for its Capital Works (Construction) Framework, covering the period from September 2025 to September 2029. With an anticipated maximum total value of £175M excluding VAT (£210M with VAT), the framework is designed to streamline and effectively manage a diverse range of construction and civil engineering projects across the […]

Cumberland Council demands respect for road closures after staff member injured

Cumberland Council is urging drivers to exercise caution and respect road closure signs following an incident during the improvement works at Sebergham Bridge. The council has reaffirmed its zero-tolerance stance on reckless and abusive behaviour towards its staff after a council highways team member was struck by a HGV wagon, when a driver ignored clearly […]

Whitehaven active travel improvements set to start

The first phase of works on a project to improve cycling, walking and wheeling infrastructure in Whitehaven will get underway this week. Cumberland Council was awarded funding from the Government’s Active Travel Fund to deliver the work on Route 14 of the Whitehaven Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) through the South Whitehaven area. […]

Cumberland Council award £55 million resurfacing contract to local firm

Cumberland Council has announced a three-year contract with local firm, DSD Construction Limited, valued up to £55 million. After inviting bids through the electronic procurement portal, The Chest the council awarded this substantial project to local company, DSD Construction Limited, a family-owned business rooted in Carlisle since its establishment in 1993. The comprehensive resurfacing program […]