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Carlisle Town Deal - Digital Community Learning Hub-Furniture Supplier

Cumberland Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

19 Jan 2026 at 11:26

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

14 Nov 2025 at 14:01

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cumberland Council has initiated a public procurement process for the "Carlisle Town Deal - Digital Community Learning Hub - Furniture Supplier" project. The procurement seeks to appoint a suitable supplier to provide specialist furniture for a newly constructed digital learning hub in Carlisle as part of the Town Deal project. With an initial tender published in November 2025 and due to close on 10th December 2025, the procurement was conducted using an open competition method for a contract valued at approximately £130,000. However, this process was eventually cancelled in January 2026 due to tendered prices greatly exceeding estimates and the need for a compliant above-threshold procedure. Initially aimed at delivering by mid-June 2026, the plan was for furniture delivery and installation, with terms allowing for electronic submission via The Chest platform and encouraging diversity in supplier engagement.

This tender presents a fruitful opportunity for furniture manufacturers and suppliers, particularly those experienced in working with educational or community facilities, to engage with a public authority on a significant regional development project. Businesses that can offer competitive pricing, adhere to quality standards, and provide value through social engagement are likely to be well-aligned with the Council's objectives. With a significant focus on promoting diversity and inclusiveness, firms owned by or supporting minority and underrepresented groups can gain advantageous exposure in future procurement rounds following the Council's intentions to re-tender under compliant conditions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Carlisle Town Deal - Digital Community Learning Hub-Furniture Supplier

Notice Description

Cumberland Council is seeking to appoint a suitable furniture supplier to provide specialist furniture for the new digital hub. This Digital Hub has been built through the Town Deal project and requires the supply, assembly and installation of loose furniture such as desks, chairs, cabinets, shelving etc.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e18e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004261-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

39100000 - Furniture

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Dec 2025 - 16 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cumberland Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RD
Postcode Area
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
TLD1 Cumbria
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Further Information

Notice Documents

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