Repair Works at Thorncliffe Cemetery Gatehouse and Former Roman Catholic Chapel, Barrow in Furness

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

27 Apr 2026 at 13:29

Tender

30 Sep 2025 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves Westmorland and Furness Council, located at South Lakeland House, Kendal, United Kingdom, in the UKD12 region. The council embarked on a tender process for repair works at the Grade II listed Thorncliffe Cemetery Gatehouse and the former Roman Catholic Chapel in Barrow-in-Furness. This procurement falls under the construction work category with a tender value of £600,000 and follows an open procurement method, below threshold. The tender phase was active as of 30th September 2025, with submissions required by 28th October 2025. The tender was later cancelled, marked as complete on 27th April 2026. The procurement focused on structural repairs including roofs, timbers, drainage, and masonry, highlighting key details necessary for contractors specialising in these areas.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for construction firms, particularly those adept in heritage restoration and structural repairs. As the project was situated in Barrow-in-Furness, local and regional businesses with relevant expertise had the advantage of proximity, potentially reducing transportation costs and enhancing site accessibility. The council specifically sought bids from SMEs, providing a competitive edge for smaller enterprises aiming to secure public sector contracts. This type of procurement suits firms with experience in handling complex restoration work, ensuring high-quality technical and qualitative submissions given the weight of award criteria favouring quality over price. The project would have spanned from February to November 2026, offering sustained engagement for qualified businesses.

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Notice Title

Repair Works at Thorncliffe Cemetery Gatehouse and Former Roman Catholic Chapel, Barrow in Furness

Notice Description

Repair works to the Grade II listed Gatehouse, and former Roman Catholic Chapel within the grounds of Thorncliffe Cemetery, Barrow-in-Furness. Works consist of roof repairs, structural timber repairs, drainage repairs, rainwater goods repairs, and stone and mortar repairs. The tender is advertised via The Chest (Ref DN789875), if you are not already registered on the portal the help you need to get started can be found here https://www.the-chest.org.uk/. All details are in the documents within the tender and available via the above portal. Should you have any further questions please direct them via the messaging system on The Chest.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a535
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038093-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 9 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLD12 East Cumbria

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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