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title: "Barrow Levelling Up Fund - Market Hall and Forum Refurbishment Including Public Realm Works"
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# Barrow Levelling Up Fund - Market Hall and Forum Refurbishment Including Public Realm Works

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-26219ef6-01b8-4beb-8352-af0aa92d8efd

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## Summary

Westmorland and Furness Council has awarded a contract to Leck Construction Ltd for the detailed design stage of the major refurbishment of the Market Hall and the Forum in Barrow. This project is funded through the Levelling Up Fund, with a total procurement value of £18,000,000. The procurement process followed an open procedure, with the design stage contract awarded on 12th April 2024, and the construction stage yet to be awarded. The project is expected to start on 22nd April 2024 and end on 31st October 2024. The sector involved is construction, specifically within the region of England, United Kingdom.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in construction, particularly those with experience in public realm works and refurbishment projects. SMEs are encouraged to participate. This contract allows companies to contribute to significant local development projects and establish a working relationship with Westmorland and Furness Council, potentially leading to future opportunities as part of ongoing regional development initiatives.

## Notice

The contract is for the detail design stage for the major refurbishment of both the Market Hall and the Forum and the Funding is through the Levelling Up Fund. Stage 1 for design awarded 12 April 2024 Stage 2 for construction yet to be awarded

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8aef221c-6e71-400f-969b-6d9d659e382c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 21 Apr 2024 - 31 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,089,062 |
| 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 | WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL |
| Locality | KENDAL |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA9 4DQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness |
| Local authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Electoral ward | Kendal Strickland and Fell |
| Westminster constituency | Westmorland and Lonsdale |
| 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 | LECK CONSTRUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2025 at 12:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8aef221c-6e71-400f-969b-6d9d659e382c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8aef221c-6e71-400f-969b-6d9d659e382c
  3rd March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=fe9ccf04-8388-ee11-8125-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

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