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

Cumberland Council

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

13 May 2026 at 16:45

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

28 Jan 2026 at 14:11

UK4 - Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

18 Dec 2025 at 14:33

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

08 Dec 2025 at 15:17

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cumberland Council has conducted a public procurement process for the project titled "Fire Safety Improvement Works at Civic Centre, Rickergate, Carlisle, CA3 8QG." The procurement falls under the construction industry category and is located in Carlisle, United Kingdom. The procurement method was an open competition below the threshold, finalising at the award stage with the contract awarded on 27th April 2026. The works include modification of existing structural and non-structural door openings, installation of new fire doors, and upgrading existing fire stopping arrangements. The contract started on 25th May 2026 and is scheduled to conclude on 11th December 2026.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in construction and fire safety works. Businesses classified as SMEs, such as the awarded supplier, MICHAEL THOMPSON (PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTORS AND ENGINEERS) LIMITED, are particularly well-suited due to the competitive nature of the bidding process and the procurement method employed. With 16 bids received and 8 reaching the final stage from SMEs, the procurement demonstrates both a significant interest from small to medium enterprises and the viability of such businesses succeeding in open tenders of this nature. The project involves substantial compliance and safety features, making it ideal for businesses that specialise in regulatory adherence and innovative fire safety solutions.

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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. The contract start period is allowing for a 12 week lead time for materials. Estimated start date on site 24.08.2026 for a period of 16 weeks.

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/044118-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£440,624 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
25 May 2026 - 11 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cumberland Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICHAEL THOMPSON (PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTORS AND ENGINEERS) LIMITED

Further Information

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