Award

Blencathra Boiler

THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

21 Apr 2026 at 08:04

Award

14 Apr 2026 at 11:48

Tender

07 Jan 2026 at 12:16

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Cumbria has successfully completed the procurement process for the Boiler Replacement Work at the Blencathra Building, located at Fusehill Street, Carlisle Campus. The tender, titled "Blencathra Boiler," falls within the works category and involved replacing an existing boiler, controls, flue, and associated mechanical services. The contract, awarded through an open procurement competition below the threshold, was actively signed on 21 April 2026, with the project scheduled from 5 May to 30 June 2026. Cumbria Mechanical and Plumbing Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise, was selected as the supplier, highlighting the collaboration between regional businesses and educational institutions.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for SMEs in the mechanical and plumbing sector to access public authority projects and collaborate with academic institutions like the University of Cumbria. Projects such as these provide businesses with the possibility to showcase their expertise in boiler installation work, leveraging opportunities to build their portfolio within central government projects. The tender process prioritised quality over cost, with award criteria set at 70 percent quality, ensuring suitable businesses could demonstrate their capacity to deliver high-standard services. This alignment of quality-focused procurement with regional SME engagement fosters growth and strengthens business ties within the community.

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Notice Title

Blencathra Boiler

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0600e8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035876-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

42160000 - Boiler installations

45331110 - Boiler installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£166,662 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£166,662 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
4 May 2026 - 30 Jun 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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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
1
Supplier Name

CUMBRIA MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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