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Walney Community Centre Asbestos and Enabling Works

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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01 May 2026 at 09:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Westmorland and Furness Council, involved the asbestos and enabling works at the Walney Community Youth Workshops. This project, titled "Walney Community Centre Asbestos and Enabling Works," falls under the industry category of works with a specific focus on asbestos removal. Located in the UKD12 region, Kendal, UK, the process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded on 22nd April 2026. The procurement method utilised was limited competition, classifying it as below threshold. The contract period is scheduled from 5th May 2026 to 10th July 2026, indicating a short but intensive timeline for the project's completion.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and environmental safety, especially those with expertise in managing hazardous materials like asbestos. Given the assessment process, which accepted seven bids at the final stage, it is evident that small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) had significant participation, indicating the project's accessibility to smaller firms. Businesses that can deliver within the specified timeline while adhering to stringent safety standards would be ideal candidates for such contracts, as demonstrated by the successful bid from MICHAEL THOMPSON (PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTORS AND ENGINEERS) LIMITED. This indicates a promising avenue for similar SMEs looking to expand their portfolio in public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Walney Community Centre Asbestos and Enabling Works

Notice Description

Carry out Asbestos and Enabling Works at Walney Community Youth Workshops

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068ffc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040326-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45262660 - Asbestos-removal work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£68,179 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 May 2026 - 10 Jul 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

MICHAEL THOMPSON (PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTORS AND ENGINEERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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