Verge Maintenance Framework 2026 - 2028
Cumberland Council · Local authority
In brief
Cumberland Council awarded construction and highways work to C Davidson Contractors Limited, Greaves Tree Services Ltd and Northern Plant Trading Company Ltd and 2 others on 12 May 2026.
It is a framework worth up to £900,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
The contract runs for 2 years, starting 1 June 2026.
It is split into 2 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Verge Maintenance 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2028 What this lot coversService delivery for the verge cutting will be based on three geographical areas within Cumberland's operational boundaries. The tender process will allow the appointment of a Contractor to a single or multiple areas. | Construction, Highways and street lighting | £300,000 |
| Arboriculture Works 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2028 What this lot coversThe Council also requires competent Contractors to undertake arboriculture works including tree felling and tree, hedge and shrub maintenance services alongside a limited selection of noxious weed treatments. This will include both planned maintenance works and reactive or emergency works. The services are to be provided by suitably qualified contractors. | Construction, Highways and street lighting | £600,000 |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| C Davidson Contractors Limited (SME) | Verge Maintenance | £900,000 | 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2028 |
| Greaves Tree Services Ltd (SME) | Verge Maintenance | £900,000 | 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2028 |
| Northern Plant Trading Company Ltd (SME) | Verge Maintenance | £900,000 | 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2028 |
| C Davidson Contractors Limited (SME) | Arboriculture Works | £900,000 | 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2028 |
| Greaves Tree Services Ltd (SME) | Arboriculture Works | £900,000 | 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2028 |
| South Lakes Tree Surgeons & Landscapes Limited (SME) | Arboriculture Works | £900,000 | 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2028 |
| Tyla Services Limited (SME) | Arboriculture Works | £900,000 | 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2028 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 017844-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 055036-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
153Awards
125Suppliers it has used most for construction
- Roland Hill (Parsonby) Limited6 contracts
- Metcalfe Plant Hire Limited5 contracts
- Thomas Armstrong (Construction) Ltd5 contracts
- Michael Thompson (Public Works Contractors and Engineers) Limited4 contracts
- Cubby Construction Ltd3 contracts
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From notice 017844-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 27 February 2026, last updated 11 June 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.