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Re-wiring of Kells Infants School, Whitehaven

Cumberland Council

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07 Aug 2026 at 13:08

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cumberland Council procured construction works to completely rewire Kells Infants School in Whitehaven. The requirement formed part of the Cumberland Capital Works Framework, Lot 1, and covered the school’s electrical rewiring. The work was intended to take place across the school premises, with delivery in the Cumberland area of England. This is a public-sector building and refurbishment requirement rather than a supply-only contract or consultancy service. It is relevant to electrical contractors, construction companies and firms able to manage major rewiring works in an occupied or education-sector environment, including coordination around school operations and planned holiday access.

The procurement has been completed and the contract was awarded to THOMAS ARMSTRONG (CONSTRUCTION) LIMITED. The award is active and relates to the single completed lot. The contract was signed on 17 July 2026, with a contract period from 18 July 2026 to 1 September 2026. The awarded value is £306,909 excluding VAT, or £368,290.80 including VAT. The award date is not separately recorded. The procurement was below threshold, using a method recorded as unknown. The contract covered complete rewiring of Kells Infants School during the 2026 summer holidays. The work is classified as construction work.

This award demonstrates demand from Cumberland Council for substantial school electrical refurbishment delivered as capital works. A credible future competitor would need the construction and electrical capability to complete a full building rewiring, together with the capacity to mobilise quickly and coordinate a concentrated programme around school-holiday access. Experience of education premises, public-sector construction delivery and working safely within a live operational environment would strengthen a supplier’s position. Businesses should also be able to manage the practical demands of a complete rewiring project, including planning, site coordination, installation, testing and handover. The awarded supplier is a large construction company, indicating that comparable opportunities may suit established contractors or suitably capable delivery partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Re-wiring of Kells Infants School, Whitehaven

Notice Description

Capital Works Framework, Cumberland, Lot 1 - Complete rewiring of Kells Infants School during the school summer holidays in 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06df1a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075292-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£306,909 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
18 Jul 2026 - 1 Sep 2026 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THOMAS ARMSTRONG (CONSTRUCTION) LIMITED

Further Information

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