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Lot 1B- Architecture - Replacement Cremators and associated work

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

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07 May 2025 at 11:05

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Summary of the contracting process

Cumberland Council has concluded the procurement process for architectural services focusing on the replacement of cremators and associated work at Carlisle Crematorium. The project falls under the industry category of architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services, with a total value of GBP 218,000.25. The procurement method categorised under 'Other' has reached the award stage, with contracts set to commence on 12 May 2025 and conclude on 27 June 2025. The project's location is in Carlisle, United Kingdom, and the tender period ended on 4 April 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the architectural and engineering sectors, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in consulting and development services for public infrastructure. With Cumberland Council as the buying authority, further contract phases could potentially open up more avenues for businesses adept in handling RIBA stages 2 to 7. SMEs like Architects Plus (UK) Ltd, which has already been awarded the contract, exemplify potential participants who are well-suited to compete and grow through such local government projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lot 1B- Architecture - Replacement Cremators and associated work

Notice Description

Cumberland Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified Framework Partner to work with the Council to produce an options appraisal for the replacement cremators and improvement works at Carlisle Crematorium. Subject to acceptance of an options appraisal and availability of respective funding the project will move on to RIBA Stages 2 to 4 and then, again subject to further funding and governance approvals to stages 5 to 7.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-30d57a14-68e2-4f6d-8364-b8b39a6ad7a7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11161e51-87c1-4d04-a281-0c5aae6d8c98
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£218,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£218,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
11 May 2025 - 27 Jun 2025 1-6 months
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
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

ARCHITECTS PLUS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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