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Award

03 Mar 2025 at 12:21

Tender

21 Nov 2023 at 16:27

Summary of the contracting process

Westmorland and Furness Council has initiated a comprehensive refurbishment project titled "Barrow Levelling Up Fund – Market Hall and Forum Refurbishment Including Public Realm Works" in the construction industry (CPV: 45000000). The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with the open procedure method being utilised. Located in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria (UKD1), this project aims to modernise and diversify the Forum and Market Hall. The procurement process consists of two stages with Stage 1 focusing on design, development, consents, and approvals starting on 26 February 2024, and ending on 28 November 2025, and Stage 2 dedicated to construction. The deadline for tender submissions is 5 January 2024 at 12:00 PM, and all entries need to be electronically submitted through “the-chest.org.uk”. The total contract value is estimated at GBP 18,000,000.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses within the construction and design sectors to engage in a high-profile regeneration project aimed at bolstering local infrastructure and community amenities. Companies proficient in construction works, especially those with experience in complex refurbishments and public realm upgrades, would find this project particularly fitting. The procurement process has set criteria that place an equal emphasis on quality and pricing, allowing diverse business entities, including large-scale organisations, to compete effectively. Furthermore, the location and the scale of the project suggest potential follow-on opportunities for local and regional contractors, reinforcing their presence and contributing to long-term business growth in the region.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Barrow Levelling Up Fund - Market Hall and Forum Refurbishment Including Public Realm Works

Notice Description

The contract is for the detail design stage for the major refurbishment of both the Market Hall and the Forum and the Funding is through the Levelling Up Fund. Stage 1 for design awarded 12 April 2024 Stage 2 for construction yet to be awarded

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract is for the detail design stage for the major refurbishment of both the Market Hall and the Forum and the Funding is through the Levelling Up Fund. Stage 1 for design awarded 12 April 2024 Stage 2 for construction yet to be awarded

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-041bbc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007656-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£18,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£17,089,062 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20242 years ago
Contract Period
26 Feb 2024 - 28 Nov 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
TLD1 Cumbria

Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal Strickland and Fell
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Leck construction Limited

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