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Barrow Dock Museum Roof, Glazing, Heating and Solar PV Design

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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08 Apr 2026 at 08:26

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Summary of the contracting process

Westmorland and Furness Council has concluded the procurement process for the design commission of the Barrow Dock Museum, focusing on the roof, glazing, heating, and solar PV design. Classified under architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services, this contract involves delivering services in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement employed a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender stage has been completed, with Farrell & Clark LLP appointed as the supplier. The contract period is set to commence on 20th April 2026 and end on 31st December 2027, with a contract value of £77,712.50. The procurement was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in architectural and engineering consultancy, especially those experienced in design and project management at an industrial or museum scale. SMEs with tailored capabilities in sustainable and energy-efficient design could especially thrive, given the focus on modernisation and solar PV integration. Companies participating in frameworks and competent in RIBA stages 4 to 6, as well as those experienced with NEC4 contract management, would find this project particularly advantageous for expanding their portfolios and reinforcing their expertise in public sector renovations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Barrow Dock Museum Roof, Glazing, Heating and Solar PV Design

Notice Description

Westmorland and Furness Council ("the Authority") working with the Dock Museum, is seeking to appoint a consultant for a design commission. The project includes developing existing plans and drawings for the renewal of the Dock Museum's roof, glazing, heating system and solar PV array to a RIBA 4 stage and to act as the clients Principal Designer and NEC4 Project Manager through stages RIBA 5 & 6.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad584fba-dea9-4cc7-9589-0314eb4b6357
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£77,712 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£77,712 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 4DQ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal Strickland and Fell
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FARRELL & CLARK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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