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CWF Lot 1A - Barrow Library Roof

Westmorland and Furness Council

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24 Jul 2026 at 14:24

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Summary of the contracting process

Westmorland and Furness Council commissioned construction works at Barrow Library, covering the removal and replacement of the existing flat roof coverings and skylights, with replacements matching the current installation. The scope also includes replacing the fire escape gantry serving the first-floor function hall, repointing selected walls, cleaning and repainting timber sash windows, and restoring cast-iron rainwater goods. These preparatory and associated building works must be completed before the roofing works begin. Scaffolding and handrail systems will be used at the rear of the library for access and safety. The works affect the Central Library area and function hall, with public access restricted during the skylight and gantry works. This is a construction works requirement delivered in Barrow.

The procurement is complete and was awarded on 2 July 2026 to Top Notch Contractors Limited. It was run as a selective call-off from a framework agreement, with the requirement identified as a single lot. The awarded contract value is £437,592.97 including the stated currency of GBP. The awarded contract period runs from 4 August 2026 to 22 January 2027. The tender submission deadline was 16 January 2026 at 12:00 UTC. The original estimated procurement value was £340,000 GBP. The contract was evaluated through the framework call-off route, and the opportunity was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises.

This award demonstrates demand from Westmorland and Furness Council for a building contractor able to manage a substantial, multi-trade heritage-style refurbishment in an occupied public facility. Credible competitors would need roofing expertise covering flat roof coverings and skylights, together with the capacity to coordinate scaffolding, temporary handrails, access restrictions and work around library and function-hall operations. Relevant complementary capability includes masonry repointing, timber sash-window cleaning and repainting, and restoration of cast-iron rainwater goods. Contractors would also need to sequence all associated works before roofing starts and manage public safety around the building. The requirement was suitable for SMEs, and the selected supplier was an SME, indicating that an appropriately resourced specialist or regional building contractor could compete through the relevant framework route.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CWF Lot 1A - Barrow Library Roof

Notice Description

Removal and replacement of the current flat roof coverings and sky lights to match existing. Public access will be restricted to the library during the works to the sky lights, and the replacement of the fire escape gantry from the function hall on the first floor, only; affecting the Central Library area and the use of the function hall. Scaffolding and handrail systems will be utilised to the rear of the library for access and safety reasons. Other works including repointing of certain walls, cleaning and repainting of timber sash windows, and the restoration of cast iron rainwater goods. All which must be completed before roofing works commence

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6ef00178-f8a1-4bbb-9fd5-c6f6d90cb9cf
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2a7cddf-10e9-4460-a84f-bf8a8660b50f
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£340,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£437,592 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20263 months ago
Contract Period
4 Aug 2026 - 22 Jan 2027 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
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
Postcode Area
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

Top Notch Contractors Ltd

Further Information

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