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title: "CWF Lot 2B - Carlisle Market Square and Greenmarket enhancement works - Stage 2"
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# CWF Lot 2B - Carlisle Market Square and Greenmarket enhancement works - Stage 2

Buyer: CUMBERLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b166970-12e0-45f9-afb2-d5291acf13dc

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## Summary

Cumberland Council has awarded a contract to Eric Wright Civil Engineering Ltd for the enhancement works at Carlisle Market Square and Greenmarket. This public procurement falls within the construction industry (CPV code 45000000) and covers areas located in England, United Kingdom. The project is in the award stage with a contract period from 12 August 2024 to 4 June 2025, valued at £3,753,971.2 GBP. The works include detailed design, replacement paving, relocation of the War Memorial, new lighting, soft landscaping, and engagement with adjacent commercial properties. The completion of these works is a key requirement due to external funding constraints, with a deadline fixed for 30 April 2024.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the construction sector to showcase their ability to handle complex, multifaceted public space enhancement projects. Companies skilled in urban redevelopment, landscaping, and construction management can benefit from participating in such public procurements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) particularly have the opportunity to leverage this project to grow their portfolios and establish a reputation for handling significant municipal projects. The project's emphasis on quality, local characteristics, and community engagement makes it an attractive prospect for firms that can mobilise resources effectively and contribute to the cultural and functional uplift of urban spaces.

## Notice

Stage 2 Construction Award To change the palette and enhance the space of Market Square and Greenmarket in Carlisle City Centre, resulting in the area becoming more of a focal point for residents and visitors. The project will increase and retain footfall and become a unique multifunctional events space that encourage people to gather. Brief description of the work, the nature of the works, key components, and any significant constraints: - Take the design for the scheme from the current concept through to detailed design. - Replacement paving of the area, ensuring that quality and local characteristics are upheld - Relocation of War Memorial - Inclusion of soft landscaping and new lighting - Part of the works take place in the pedestrianised area in the city centre - This project requires direct liaison with adjacent commercial properties - Works must be completed by 30 April 2024; this is a requirement of the external funding partner, interested suppliers must provide confirmation that they can adequately resource the works to complete prior to this date.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/275c9759-d57b-495d-a3cf-5847e0ab0fa4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 11 Aug 2024 - 4 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,939,724 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CUMBERLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 1RD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ERIC WRIGHT CIVIL ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 6 Aug 2024 at 15:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/275c9759-d57b-495d-a3cf-5847e0ab0fa4
- 18 Sep 2023 at 07:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97f10e6d-66bc-4a1f-b110-ce3856968725

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/275c9759-d57b-495d-a3cf-5847e0ab0fa4
  6th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97f10e6d-66bc-4a1f-b110-ce3856968725
  18th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/

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