Tender

Design and Demolition of the Indoor Market and Forum, Barrow in Furness

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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Tender

04 Aug 2025 at 16:01

Summary of the contracting process

The tender for the "Design and Demolition of the Indoor Market and Forum, Barrow in Furness" is being managed by the Westmorland and Furness Council, a sub-central government public authority based in Kendal, United Kingdom. This project falls under the works industry category, specifically involving demolition, site preparation, and clearance work. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with key dates such as the enquiry period ending on 15th August 2025 and the tender submission deadline on 4th September 2025. Interested parties must submit their tenders via The Chest. The contract period is scheduled to start on 8th November 2025 and conclude by 28th February 2027. The estimated gross value of the contract is £8,100,000, and it will be awarded based on a quality (60%) and price (40%) weighted criteria.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in demolition and site preparation. The open procedure procurement method ensures a competitive process accessible to all qualified vendors, particularly benefiting SMEs capable of delivering high-quality services. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in large-scale demolition projects and understand the local context of Barrow in Furness will be well-positioned to compete. This project not only promises financial benefits but also the potential to establish or strengthen business relationships within the public sector domain.

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Notice Title

Design and Demolition of the Indoor Market and Forum, Barrow in Furness

Notice Description

A 2 stage design and demolition contract for the demolition of the Forum and Indoor Market in Barrow in Furness

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0580aa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045803-2025
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45111000 - Demolition, site preparation and clearance work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£8,100,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Nov 2025 - 28 Feb 2027 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
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.capital.waf@cumbria.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 4DQ
Post Town
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

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

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