Award

Provision of replacement boiler in the William Thompson Building-Lancaster Campus

THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

15 Dec 2025 at 15:03

Award

25 Nov 2025 at 11:06

Tender

15 Oct 2025 at 10:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the replacement of the boiler in the William Thompson Building at the Lancaster Campus was managed by the University of Cumbria. The contracting process was initiated on 15th October 2025 and was conducted as an open, below-threshold competition, focusing on boiler installation work, classified under CPV code 45331110. The contract was awarded to Cumbria Mechanical and Plumbing Limited, with operations to begin on 15th December 2025 and conclude by 15th March 2026. Key dates included the tender period ending on 13th November 2025 and the award being made official on 20th November 2025. The procurement falls under the services category, with a gross contract value of GBP 18,000.

This tender opens substantial opportunities for businesses in the mechanical and plumbing sectors, particularly those experienced in boiler replacement and maintenance. Firms specialising in efficient, quality-driven services have the potential to thrive, given the award criteria of 60% quality and 40% price. The procurement method encourages competitive participation, making it accessible for SMEs, though the awarded contractor is a larger firm. The geographic focus in Cumbria provides local businesses with a significant advantage for operational and logistic considerations.

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Notice Title

Provision of replacement boiler in the William Thompson Building-Lancaster Campus

Notice Description

The University of Cumbria are seeking a supplier for the Boiler Replacement Work at the William Thompson Building located at Lancaster Campus. The works required include the replacement of an existing boiler, controls, flue and associated mechanical services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cd1d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082981-2025
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

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

45331110 - Boiler installation work

50531100 - Repair and maintenance services of boilers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,999 Under £100K
Lots Value
£14,999 Under £100K
Awards Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£15,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 15 Mar 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 UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementteam@cumbria.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
2
Supplier Names

CUMBRIA MECHANICAL & PLUMBING

CUMBRIA MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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