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Coronation Hall Ulverston - RIBA Stage 2 Designs

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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11 Feb 2026 at 16:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Coronation Hall Ulverston - RIBA Stage 2 Designs" was conducted by Westmorland and Furness Council, a public authority under sub-central government in the United Kingdom. The tender was initiated under UK legislation (2023/54) and specifically aimed to develop feasibility assessments and concept options for Coronation Hall in Ulverston, incorporating sustainable building strategies. The procurement method was limited competition, below threshold, with the process recently completed. Key dates include the award on 11th February 2026, with the contract period running from 19th February to 27th April 2026. The project is situated in the UKD12 region, focusing on the architectural and related services industry category.

This tender represents a noteworthy opportunity for businesses specialising in architectural and sustainable building strategies to expand their portfolios and contribute to regional development. Given the procurement method and successful awarding to Bennetts Associates Limited, an SME, it illustrates a viable path for small to medium-sized enterprises to thrive. Companies adept in architecture, particularly those with experience in environmentally sustainable practices, would find this project an appealing venture to both leverage and showcase their expertise.

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Notice Title

Coronation Hall Ulverston - RIBA Stage 2 Designs

Notice Description

Development of feasibility assessments and concept options A and B, incorporating the services accommodation requirements and outputs of the Sustainable Building Strategy, for Coronation Hall, Ulverston

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064e53
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012588-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71200000 - Architectural and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£68,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Feb 2026 - 27 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.capital.waf@cumbria.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 4DQ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal Strickland and Fell
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BENNETTS ASSOCIATES

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