Tender

Remedial Works to Dixon's Chimney, Carlisle

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

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Tender

06 Mar 2026 at 14:24

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Cumberland Council involves remedial works for Dixon's Chimney in Carlisle, following the completion of a Condition Survey in July 2025. The project, categorised under construction and civil engineering works, requires a contractor for further planned remedial works on the 85-metre chimney. The tender is currently in the 'Tender' stage, with interested parties needing to express interest by 25 March 2026, ahead of the submission deadline on 10 April 2026. The procurement method is open competition, specifically targeting sub-central government public authorities and below-threshold projects.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the construction and civil engineering sectors, particularly those with expertise in high-altitude structural repairs. Small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises, are particularly encouraged to participate as the procurement accommodates a diverse supplier base, valuing quality, price, and social value. With a gross contract value of £528,000, this opportunity is well-suited for companies aiming to enhance their portfolio in such specialised works, bolstering their reputation and expanding their client base within public sector projects.

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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 H&S 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/020463-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 1 Oct 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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