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title: "Lot 1b Barrow Central Library Remodelling Works"
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# Lot 1b Barrow Central Library Remodelling Works

Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-854765fa-edcb-463e-a1b4-0a49721f837f

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## Summary

Cumbria County Council is currently engaged in the public procurement process for the "Lot 1b Barrow Central Library Remodelling Works" project. This procurement falls under the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services category, with a total contract value of £1,000,000. The tender period for bids closed on 16 August 2019, and the awarded contract has an active status with a start date of 1 November 2019 and an end date of 31 July 2020. The project is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the construction and engineering sector, particularly those with capabilities in architectural remodelling, public space creation, and installation of facilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, given that the suitability criteria favour them. Companies specializing in multi-purpose public spaces and accessibility works would be particularly well-placed to tender for this project, leveraging their expertise to contribute to the successful remodelling of the Barrow Central Library.

## Notice

Creation of new publicly accessible spaces to first floor level including installation of an external escape staircase & refurbishment of existing lift; installation of new public male and female WC's and an accessible WC to first floor level; Removal of existing shelving and racking to existing 3 storey area known as 'The Stack' and forming new floors to correspond with existing ground and first floor level, creation of new offices/meeting rooms. Other works include- creation of a Multi Purpose Meeting Room to ground floor level; New public male & female WC's and a Changing Places facility to ground floor level, repair or replacement works are to be carried to existing roof over current Research Room at ground floor level to Duke Street side of building, new disabled access/fire escape walkway and stairs from first floor multi-events room. Staircase to be located in the existing yard at the rear of the building.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53927dd6-f5f8-46c1-b863-d6b1d36456ec |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2019 - 31 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £966,850 |
| 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 | CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 1RZ |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THOMAS ARMSTRONG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2019 at 10:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53927dd6-f5f8-46c1-b863-d6b1d36456ec

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53927dd6-f5f8-46c1-b863-d6b1d36456ec
  25th September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/

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