This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

26 May 2026 at 08:52

Award

05 May 2026 at 14:31

Tender

25 Jul 2025 at 11:30

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Cumbria, acting as the buying organisation, has recently completed the procurement process for a "Property Asset Appraisal." This process falls under the services industry category and was conducted in the Cumbria region of the United Kingdom. The procurement followed an open competition method below the threshold, entailing a comprehensive property appraisal addressing aspects like physical condition, statutory compliance, and environmental performance. The contract, valued at £98,420, with a gross amount of £118,104, was awarded to Atkins Realis PPS, a large supplier based in Epsom. The contract, which commenced on 22 May 2026, is set to conclude on 31 July 2027, ensuring extensive survey conduction services as outlined in the tender.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses offering services in surveying and property management to engage in public sector work, promoting opportunities for growth and expertise development. Suitable candidates for such projects would be well-established surveying firms with capabilities in delivering comprehensive evaluations across various property facets. Furthermore, such opportunities may expand networking and enhance collaboration between central government agencies and private sector companies, potentially leading to future procurement invitations and business growth in related fields.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Property Asset Appraisal

Notice Description

The University of Cumbria are seeking a supplier to deliver a comprehensive property appraisal. The property appraisal will address the six facets of physical condition, statutory compliance, space utilisation, functional suitability, quality and environmental performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05663d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048454-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

71355000 - Surveying services

79311000 - Survey services

79311200 - Survey conduction services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£98,420 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£98,420 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20257 months ago
Contract Period
21 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CUMBRIA
Postcode
CA1 2HH
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATKINS REALIS PPS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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