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Blencathra Boiler

University of Cumbria

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

10 Aug 2026 at 14:45

UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Award

21 Apr 2026 at 09:04

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

14 Apr 2026 at 12:48

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

07 Jan 2026 at 12:16

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Cumbria procured boiler replacement works for the Blencathra Building at its Fusehill Street, Carlisle Campus. The requirement covered replacement of the existing boiler, boiler controls and flue, together with associated mechanical services. This is a mechanical and plumbing installation project within the works category, including boiler installation. The buyer is a public university based in Cumbria, and delivery was required at its Carlisle campus. The scope suits mechanical engineering, commercial heating and plumbing contractors able to manage an integrated boiler replacement rather than supplying equipment alone. It may also be relevant to firms that deliver planned plant-room upgrades and associated mechanical services for education or other public-sector buildings.

The procurement was an awarded below-threshold open competition. The tender closed on 5 February 2026, six bids reached the final stage, and the award was made on 26 February 2026 to Cumbria Mechanical and Plumbing Limited. The estimated value was £250,000 excluding VAT (£300,000 gross). The award value was £166,662.60 excluding VAT (£199,995.12 gross). Evaluation was based on 70% quality and 30% cost. The contract was signed on 21 April 2026 and was scheduled to run from 5 May to 30 June 2026. The contract was terminated on 5 August 2026, with the termination classification stating that it was completed. The reported final value was £166,662.60 excluding VAT (£199,995.12 gross).

This completed award is useful market evidence for contractors serving the University of Cumbria and similar public-sector estates. The successful supplier was an SME, showing that the requirement was accessible to a smaller specialist business rather than being limited to a major national contractor. A credible competitor would need demonstrable capability in commercial boiler replacement, controls, flue installation and associated mechanical services, with sufficient capacity to coordinate the complete plant-room works. The evaluation weighting indicates that technical delivery, quality and method were more important than price alone. Six final-stage bids show that the buyer attracted meaningful competition. Firms with proven education-estate or occupied-building experience, strong project management and a reliable local delivery model would be well placed for a comparable requirement from this buyer.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0600e8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075795-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination 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
10 Aug 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
5 May 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Terminated

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Cumbria
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CUMBRIA
Postcode
CA1 2HH
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Cumbria Mechanical & Plumbing Ltd

Further Information

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