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Penrith Police Station Refurbishment

THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CUMBRIA

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Award

06 Jan 2026 at 15:49

TenderUpdate

15 Apr 2025 at 14:24

Tender

15 Apr 2025 at 14:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the refurbishment of Penrith Police Station was initiated by The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Cumbria. This refurbishment contract, under the industry category of works, involves carrying out various refurbishment activities on the existing building in Penrith, UK. The procurement followed an open method through a below threshold open competition. The tender stage began with a call for submissions by 22nd May 2025, and the award was successfully concluded with JOHNSONS 1871 LIMITED, marking the completion of the procurement process. The contract was signed on 6th January 2026, with an active period scheduled until 21st April 2026.

This tender for Penrith Police Station's refurbishment presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in building construction and refurbishment. The project involves a comprehensive scope of work within an occupied building, requiring expertise in phased construction processes and the maintenance of fire-resistant measures. Businesses with experience in managing high-quality refurbishment projects while ensuring minimal disruption in active environments are well-suited to compete. The emphasis on open competition also lowers entry barriers for newly established firms eager to expand their portfolio within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Penrith Police Station Refurbishment

Notice Description

Carrying out various refurbishment works on Penrith Police Station.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05035c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000777-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£125,119 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2026 - 21 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CUMBRIA
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialdept@cumbria.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PENRITH
Postcode
CA10 2AU
Post Town
Carlisle
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Penrith South
Westminster Constituency
Penrith and Solway

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JOHNSONS 1871

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