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Remedial Works to Dixon's Chimney, Carlisle

Cumberland Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

07 Aug 2026 at 11:29

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

21 Jul 2026 at 12:59

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

06 Mar 2026 at 14:24

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cumberland Council procured planned remedial works to Dixon’s Chimney, an approximately 85-metre-high structure in Carlisle. The work follows a condition survey completed in July 2025 and earlier urgent health and safety works. The requirement is for a suitably qualified contractor to carry out further planned remedial works needed to the chimney. It is classified as construction and civil engineering work, with delivery in the Cumberland area of England. The buyer is Cumberland Council, based in Carlisle. The opportunity is relevant to contractors with experience of remedial construction work on tall, complex or potentially hazardous structures, particularly those able to plan and deliver works safely while meeting the council’s technical and statutory requirements.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded following a below-threshold open competition. Two bids were received and both reached the final stage; both final-stage bidders were SMEs. The award was made on 8 July 2026 to RAFFERTY LIGHTNING PROTECTION LTD. The signed contract is active, valued at £527,500 excluding VAT and £633,000 including VAT. The contract was signed on 28 July 2026 and runs from 1 August 2026 to 23 January 2027. The tender estimate was £440,000 excluding VAT and £528,000 including VAT. Evaluation comprised quality at 50%, price at 40% and social value at 10%. Electronic submission was allowed, with tenders due by 10 April 2026 at noon.

This award confirms a defined requirement from Cumberland Council for substantial remedial work on an approximately 85-metre chimney, following identified health and safety risks and earlier urgent intervention. A credible future competitor would need suitably qualified personnel, relevant experience of remedial construction or civil engineering on tall structures, and the capacity to manage work safely in a demanding environment. The evaluation also shows that technical quality and social value carried significant weight alongside price, so a strong method statement, demonstrable risk control and clear community or wider social benefits would matter. Suppliers should also be prepared to meet statutory obligations and participate in the council’s supplier audits covering diversity and related compliance.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Remedial Works to Dixon's Chimney, Carlisle

Notice Description

Following completion of a Condition Survey in July 2025, urgent Health and Safety works were identified and carried out. In line with the survey findings, Cumberland Council are now seeking to appoint a suitably qualified Contractor to carry out further planned remedial works required to the c.85m high Dixon's Chimney in Carlisle.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06644e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075213-2026
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£440,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£440,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£527,500 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£527,500 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 23 Jan 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cumberland Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Rafferty Lightning Protection Ltd

Further Information

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