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 15:45

TenderUpdate

28 Jan 2026 at 14:11

TenderUpdate

18 Dec 2025 at 14:33

Tender

08 Dec 2025 at 15:17

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.

How relevant is this notice?

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.

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 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
24 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CUMBERLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICHAEL THOMPSON (PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTORS AND ENGINEERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-05f0f7-2026-05-13T16:45:40+01:00",
    "date": "2026-05-13T16:45:40+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-05f0f7",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PJGX-9191-DYLV",
            "name": "Cumberland Council",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PJGX-9191-DYLV"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Cumbria House, 107-117 Botchergate",
                "locality": "Carlisle",
                "postalCode": "CA1 1RD",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKD12"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "procurement.place@cumbria.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-00302656",
            "name": "MICHAEL THOMPSON (PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTORS AND ENGINEERS) LIMITED",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "00302656"
            },
            "additionalIdentifiers": [
                {
                    "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                    "id": "PDJX-5855-WYLZ"
                }
            ],
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "St Ninians Road",
                "locality": "Carlisle",
                "postalCode": "CA2 4NE",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKD12"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "admin@michaelthompsonltd.co.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": false
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PJGX-9191-DYLV",
        "name": "Cumberland Council"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "DN781390",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Fire Safety Improvement Works at Civic Centre, Rickergate, Carlisle, CA3 8QG",
        "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.",
        "status": "complete",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "45000000",
                        "description": "Construction work"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKD1",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKD1",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKD1",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amountGross": 396000,
            "amount": 330000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Below threshold - open competition",
        "mainProcurementCategory": "works",
        "aboveThreshold": false,
        "submissionMethodDetails": "To express an interest you will need to login. If you are not already registered on the www.the-chest.org.uk you will need to return to the home page and click on Register. Register free link in the navigation area on the left of the screen. Registration is free of charge and your username and password will be emailed to you.",
        "submissionTerms": {
            "electronicSubmissionPolicy": "allowed"
        },
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-02-06T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "enquiryPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-01-14T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "complete",
                "value": {
                    "amountGross": 396000,
                    "amount": 330000,
                    "currency": "GBP"
                },
                "suitability": {
                    "sme": true,
                    "vcse": true
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2026-02-23T00:00:00Z",
                    "endDate": "2026-06-12T23:59:59+01:00"
                },
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "description": "Quality 50% Price 40% Social Value 10%"
                }
            }
        ],
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "L-1",
                "documentType": "biddingDocuments",
                "description": "Suppliers wishing to express an interest and obtain access to the tender documents should go to www.the-chest.org.uk and click on current opportunities from the navigation area on the left of the screen. On the next screen enter the contract Reference DN781390 in the box labelled 'contains' then click search. Click on the Blue link for the contract title to view the opportunity.",
                "url": "https://www.the-chest.org.uk"
            },
            {
                "id": "080703-2025",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK4",
                "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080703-2025",
                "datePublished": "2025-12-08T15:17:16Z",
                "format": "text/html"
            },
            {
                "id": "084467-2025",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK4",
                "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084467-2025",
                "datePublished": "2025-12-18T14:33:15Z",
                "format": "text/html"
            },
            {
                "id": "007642-2026",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK4",
                "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007642-2026",
                "datePublished": "2026-01-28T14:11:40Z",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ],
        "amendments": [
            {
                "id": "084467-2025",
                "description": "Update to clarification and tender submission date. Dates have been extended."
            },
            {
                "id": "007642-2026",
                "description": "Change in tender submission deadline. Date has been extended."
            }
        ]
    },
    "language": "en",
    "bids": {
        "statistics": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "measure": "bids",
                "value": 16,
                "relatedLot": "1"
            },
            {
                "id": "2",
                "measure": "finalStageBids",
                "value": 9,
                "relatedLot": "1"
            },
            {
                "id": "3",
                "measure": "smeFinalStageBids",
                "value": 8,
                "relatedLot": "1"
            },
            {
                "id": "4",
                "measure": "vcseFinalStageBids",
                "value": 0,
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ]
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "title": "Fire Safety Improvement Works at Civic Centre, Rickergate, Carlisle, CA3 8QG",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2026-04-27T00:00:00+01:00",
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 528748.8,
                "amount": 440624,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "mainProcurementCategory": "works",
            "aboveThreshold": false,
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-00302656",
                    "name": "MICHAEL THOMPSON (PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTORS AND ENGINEERS) LIMITED"
                }
            ],
            "items": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "additionalClassifications": [
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "45000000",
                            "description": "Construction work"
                        }
                    ],
                    "deliveryAddresses": [
                        {
                            "region": "UKD1",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        }
                    ],
                    "relatedLot": "1"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2026-05-25T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2026-12-11T23:59:59Z"
            },
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ],
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "044118-2026",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK6",
                    "description": "Contract award notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044118-2026",
                    "datePublished": "2026-05-13T16:45:40+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ],
            "milestones": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "type": "futureSignatureDate",
                    "dueDate": "2026-05-22T23:59:59+01:00",
                    "status": "scheduled"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}