Tender

Fire Safety Improvement Works at Civic Centre, Rickergate, Carlisle, CA3 8QG

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

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18 Dec 2025 at 14:33

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08 Dec 2025 at 15:17

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Summary of the contracting process

Cumberland Council is overseeing a tender process for fire safety improvement works at the Civic Centre, Rickergate, Carlisle, with a specific focus on modifying structural and non-structural elements, installing new fire doors, and upgrading existing fire stopping arrangements. The procurement falls under the construction industry category and is conducted through an open competition below the threshold. Prospective contractors should be aware of the submission deadline, which has been extended to 30th January 2026, with the enquiry period closing on 14th January 2026. This tender is part of a public authority procurement undertaken at the sub-central government level in the UK region designated as UKD1.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and fire safety enhancements. The project, valued at approximately £396,000 gross, offers a chance for both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to compete, particularly those with a strong track record in fire safety compliance and quality construction work. The criteria for award include a balanced evaluation of quality (50%), price (40%), and social value (10%), encouraging innovative solutions that provide value and meet safety standards. Businesses looking to expand within the public sector may find this project aligns well with growth objectives, especially those keen on establishing a footprint in the Northern UK regions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fire Safety Improvement Works at Civic Centre, Rickergate, Carlisle, CA3 8QG

Notice Description

The works comprise of the modification of exiting structural and non- structural door openings, installation of new fire doors to the existing stair cores and upgrading the existing fire stopping arrangements around the staircase and lift enclosure including making good decoration.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f0f7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084467-2025
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£330,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£330,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 12 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CUMBERLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.capital@cumbria.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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