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title: "CWF Lot 1B - Heart of Kendal - Indoor Market Detailed Design and Construction"
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# CWF Lot 1B - Heart of Kendal - Indoor Market Detailed Design and Construction

Buyer: Westmorland and Furness Council  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-73cc1ef3-b405-4d38-a4ed-4d06767eefb5

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## Summary

Westmorland and Furness Council procured detailed design and construction services for the revitalisation of Kendal Indoor Market Hall, under the Heart of Kendal programme. The construction work is intended to create an attractive destination that brings more people into the town centre, supports local businesses, residents and visitors, and strengthens Kendal’s identity. The project also includes flexible space for cultural events and activities, and improved connections between the indoor Market Hall and the outdoor Market Place, creating a more joined-up market offer and flow of visitors. The procurement is categorised as construction work (CPV 45000000) and is delivered in Kendal, within the North West of England.

This procurement is complete and has been awarded following a call-off from a framework. The tender submission deadline was 6 July 2026 at noon, and the award was made on 7 August 2026. F Parkinson Ltd was selected for the contract at £108,957.40 including the stated currency of GBP. The contract period runs from 12 January 2027 to 21 January 2027. The requirement was classified as a services procurement, despite the construction-work classification, and was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The award is active, with Westmorland and Furness Council as the buying organisation.

This award indicates demand from Westmorland and Furness Council for suppliers able to combine construction delivery with detailed design for public-facing town-centre regeneration. A credible competitor for comparable work would need the capacity to deliver a high-quality market-hall environment, coordinate improvements to indoor and outdoor trading spaces, and support flexible areas for events and activities. Understanding placemaking, visitor experience, local business needs and the practical operation of a market would be relevant. The successful supplier was an SME, showing that the requirement was within the potential scale and capability of a smaller construction business. Experience of framework call-offs and working with a local authority would also be commercially relevant.

## Notice

he Council wishes to procure the following the following work: Deliver a revitalised Kendal Market Hall that meets the following objectives: * Create a destination that attracts people back into the town centre and Market Hall, increasing footfall, dwell time, and repeat visits. * Strengthen the town's identity and support increased local pride. * Deliver a high-quality, attractive, and diverse Market Hall that supports local businesses, serves residents, and appeals to visitors. * Enhance the cultural offer by providing suitable and flexible space for events and activities. * Improve connectivity between the indoor Market Hall and the outdoor Market Place to create a seamless flow of footfall and a complementary market offer. * Support the aspirations of the Kendal Vision, championing the town centre, improving placemaking and fostering a stronger sense of community

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a803fe2-0ff6-41b7-867d-95e2de001300 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Call off from a framework |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Aug 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Jan 2027 - 21 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £108,957 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £108,957 |
| 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 |
| Postcode area | 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | F Parkinson Ltd |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 22 Sep 2026 at 14:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a803fe2-0ff6-41b7-867d-95e2de001300

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a803fe2-0ff6-41b7-867d-95e2de001300
  22nd September 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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