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CWF Lot 1A - North Lonsdale Depot - Temporary Welfare

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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04 Sep 2025 at 07:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process detailed in this document is managed by Westmorland and Furness Council and concerns the project titled "CWF Lot 1A - North Lonsdale Depot - Temporary Welfare". This contract falls under the "Construction work" industry category and involves the installation of temporary welfare facilities at their North Lonsdale Depot in England. The procurement process employed a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure, and has progressed to the Award stage. The tender, valued at £138,946, was awarded to B & K Builders Ltd, with the contract period stretching from 8th September 2025 to 3rd October 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in construction, particularly those capable of managing temporary infrastructure projects. The scope of the work includes installation and maintenance of Portakabin units, M&E and drainage connections, making it suitable for construction firms with expertise in such installations. Engaging in this project can provide these firms with growth potential and enhance their portfolio of government contracts. The Council's preference for SMEs underscores the opportunity for smaller construction businesses to effectively compete and win contracts within the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CWF Lot 1A - North Lonsdale Depot - Temporary Welfare

Notice Description

The Council wishes to procure the following the following work: Installation of 7no. temporary welfare Portakabin units at their North Lonsdale Depot site. The welfare accommodation is required on site for a 6 month period following which it is to be removed, as alternative permanent accommodation will then be available. Works consist of - liaising with Portakabin for the delivery of the units, installing foundations for the units, undertaking temporary M&E connection of the units, undertaking drainage connection and relocation of furniture from existing welfare accommodation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-342c6a85-a996-4238-ac33-35e06c2c4a91
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e35a4e4-5c2b-4417-8bc6-2fea0465d923
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£138,946 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2025 - 3 Oct 2025 30 days
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
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
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal Strickland and Fell
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

B & K BUILDERS

Further Information

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