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title: "Construction of Beach Cafe, West Cumbria"
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buyer: "COPELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Construction of Beach Cafe, West Cumbria

Buyer: COPELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-10a26f12-1446-47ee-ae54-ffe21b3a81a2

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## Summary

The Copeland Borough Council is conducting an open tender process for the construction of a beach café located at Silecroft beach in West Cumbria. This project, classified as recreation centre construction work, aims to create a facility that enhances the beach experience for both visitors and locals, encouraging recreational use in the scenic area of the Lake District National Park. The tender was published on 13 April 2021, and submissions are due by 7 May 2021. The contract work is expected to commence on 14 June 2021 and will conclude by 24 December 2021.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for construction firms, especially those with experience in building recreational facilities and cafés. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as they may find substantial advantages in competing for this project. The café's construction not only aims to attract tourists but also to serve the local community, making it essential for businesses with relevant expertise and a commitment to quality in the hospitality and leisure sectors.

## Notice

Copeland Borough Council is seeking to appoint a main contractor to undertake the construction of a design led cafe building on Silecroft beach, west Cumbria. Silecroft beach is situated in the south west corner of the Lake District National Park, and is the only bathing beach within the Lake District National Park. The beach is overlooked by Black Combe fell to the north and gives spectacular views across the Irish Sea towards the Isle of Man and beyond. The proposed Cafe development at Silecroft is envisioned to become a critical tool in attracting new visitors to the Western Lake District as well as catering for the significant number of local users who currently use the beach for a wide variety of recreational activities. Further details are provided in the Invitation to Tender documents which will be made available upon registering an interest in this opportunity via The Chest Procurement Portal. All correspondence, clarifications and submissions must be made via The Chest. For support to use the Chest please contact Proactis Help Centre: https://supplierhelp.due-north.com/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1bdb9d1-e6ad-44ec-80df-2ac7c1f02c7b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Jun 2021 - 24 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COPELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WHITEHAVEN |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA28 7JG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Kells and Sandwith |
| Westminster constituency | Whitehaven and Workington |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45212172 - Recreation centre construction work
- 45212423 - Cafeteria construction work

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2021 at 10:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1bdb9d1-e6ad-44ec-80df-2ac7c1f02c7b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1bdb9d1-e6ad-44ec-80df-2ac7c1f02c7b
  13th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=dd046317-419c-eb11-810c-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.copeland.gov.uk/
- https://supplierhelp.due-north.com/

## Provenance

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