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FRLS RIBA 3 - Egremont Borderlands

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

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15 Aug 2025 at 14:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerning "FRLS RIBA 3 - Egremont Borderlands" was spearheaded by Cumberland Council to develop the Egremont Borderlands business case at the former Red Lion site, transitioning into RIBA 3 designs to facilitate planning application. This contract involves the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services industry with a focus on the United Kingdom, particularly in England. The tender reached completion and the award stage with a contract value of £50,000. Key timings include a tender period ending on 30th July 2025 and a contract period spanning from 6th August 2025 to 31st October 2025. The procurement method is categorised as "Other," with the process type identified as services.

This tender offers an exceptional opportunity for businesses in the architectural and engineering sectors focusing on service delivery. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, due to the value and scale of the procurement. Being awarded to Arkle Bouce Ltd, a reputable SME based in Leeds, underscores the potential for similarly scaled businesses to thrive in public contract sectors. Collaborating with a local authority like Cumberland Council can amplify business visibility and credentials within the public sector marketplace.

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Notice Title

FRLS RIBA 3 - Egremont Borderlands

Notice Description

Description To support the development of the Egremont Borderlands business case for the former Red Lion site - RIBA 3 designs to enable planning application.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2224de74-86b3-4797-a83e-4aef9ffec4c5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15eca7fe-f5c3-4ef4-81ca-f1122ba82ee9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
5 Aug 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CUMBERLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RD
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARKLE BOUCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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