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Full Design Services, RIBA stages 4 - 6, former Red Lion site, Egremont

Cumberland Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Aug 2026 at 12:34

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

03 Jul 2026 at 11:00

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cumberland Council procured full architect-led multidisciplinary design services for the former Red Lion site project in Egremont. The work covers design and delivery support across RIBA Stages 4 to 7, including detailed design, construction support and completion-related services. The appointed team is required to include an architect or design consultant, landscape architect, cost consultant, structural engineer, mechanical and electrical engineer, principal designer and contract administrator. This is a professional architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services requirement (CPV 71000000), delivered in the Cumberland area of England. It is suitable for an integrated design practice or a suitably coordinated consortium able to provide the full range of disciplines and manage the project through its later design and delivery stages.

The procurement is complete and was awarded through a single-lot open procedure. The tender deadline was 3 August 2026 at 12:00, with enquiries closing on 24 July 2026 and the award period ending on 24 August 2026. The estimated lot value was £340,000 excluding VAT, or £408,000 including VAT. Six bids were received, including five from SMEs. On 24 August 2026, Cumberland Council awarded the contract to ARKLEBOYCE ARCHITECTS LTD for £283,910 excluding VAT, or £340,692 including VAT. The award contract period runs from 17 September 2026 to 29 February 2028, with a possible extension of up to six months, subject to outcomes and funding. Quality carried 70%, cost 20% and social value 10%.

This procurement demonstrates demand from Cumberland Council for a single coordinated team covering architecture, landscape, cost management, structural engineering, building services, principal designer duties and contract administration. A credible competitor would need the capacity to lead and integrate these disciplines, maintain design quality through construction and completion, and provide robust cost and technical control. The evaluation placed substantially greater emphasis on quality than price, with social value also assessed, so strong project methodology, delivery evidence and measurable community benefits would matter. The requirement was considered suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, and the winning supplier was an SME. Suppliers should also be prepared to meet statutory obligations on diversity and participate in the council’s supplier audits.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Full Design Services, RIBA stages 4 - 6, former Red Lion site, Egremont

Notice Description

An architect-led multidisciplinary design team to deliver the Egremont FRLS project from RIBA Stage 4-7. The successful bidder will be required to provide all the services set out in this tender; Design consultant/ Architect, landscape architect, Cost Consultant, Structural Engineer, Mechanical/ Electrical Engineer, Principal Designer and Contract Administrator

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c326
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080824-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£340,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£340,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£283,910 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Aug 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Aug 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Sep 2026 - 29 Feb 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
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
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

ARKLEBOYCE ARCHITECTS LTD

Further Information

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