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21 Jul 2026 at 13:32

Summary of the contracting process

Cumberland Council has completed its procurement process titled "Valley Primary School - Fire Door Replacement," as part of the Schools Prioritised Capital Maintenance Programme for 2026/27. This project involves replacing fire doors and undertaking fire stopping works at Beacon Valley Primary School in Whitehaven, England, under the industry category of construction work. The procurement reached the award stage on 12th June 2026, and the contract, valued at £207,889, is set to run from 17th July 2026 to 1st September 2027. The selected procurement method was categorised under "Other," demonstrating flexibility in the approach suitable for this specific works procurement.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses within the construction sector, specifically those specialising in safety and maintenance upgrades, to showcase their expertise. Although the contract has been awarded to Stobbarts Ltd, a large company, the procurement procedure indicates suitability for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), suggesting potential opportunities in future related projects. Companies equipped to handle construction work, particularly those focusing on infrastructure improvement within educational institutions, would find similar tenders beneficial for business growth and strategic expansion within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Valley Primary School - Fire Door Replacement

Notice Description

The project forms part of the Schools Prioritised Capital Maintenance Programme for 2026/27. The objective of this project is to replace the fire doors and undertake fire stopping works at Beacon Valley Primary School, Whitehaven.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-81337fa1-0a47-4bfe-aebc-a63728ca0acc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96004072-bc92-401b-82b2-e710606a7fc7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£207,889 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£207,889 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jul 2026 - 1 Sep 2027 1-2 years
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

STOBBARTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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