Tender

Warwick Bridge Primary School - Re Wiring, Boiler, Heating and Domestic Water Replacement

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

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Tender

03 Apr 2025 at 14:53

Summary of the contracting process

Cumberland Council has initiated a tender for the project titled "Warwick Bridge Primary School - Re Wiring, Boiler, Heating and Domestic Water Replacement" under the procurement method of an open competition. This construction work falls within the industry category of "works" and is specific to the UKD1 region (United Kingdom). The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a submission deadline of 1 May 2025 at 12:00 BST. The project will be carried out over two phases during the school summer holidays of 2025 and 2026, ensuring minimal disruption to school activities. The total contract value is £690,000 gross, with a net amount of £575,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the construction sector, particularly those specialising in electrical, boiler, and heating systems. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, promising growth potential through long-term engagement with a key public authority. The selection criteria include quality (40%), social value (20%), and price (40%), making it suitable for companies that can demonstrate excellence in these areas. Interested businesses should register and express their interest via the provided tender portal.

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Notice Title

Warwick Bridge Primary School - Re Wiring, Boiler, Heating and Domestic Water Replacement

Notice Description

The project comprises the rewiring boiler and heating replacement of Warwick Bridge Primary School. The project will be let to one contractor on a phased basis, to ensure continuity, with 2no phases over 2 years starting in the summer holidays of 2025 and completing in summer 2026. Work will be limited to the 2no school summer holidays.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fce9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012896-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£575,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£575,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Jul 2025 - 1 Sep 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CUMBERLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.capital@cumbria.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLD1 Cumbria

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Further Information

Notice Documents

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