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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: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f93c9cf2-6880-4a74-a584-3b582bb836e8

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## Summary

Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking contractors for the Barrow Levelling Up Fund project in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria. The project involves refurbishing the Market Hall and Forum, integrating them with the Town Centre Community Hub, and upgrading the public realm on Duke Street. The procurement stage is currently active, with the tender deadline set for January 5, 2024. The contract period is scheduled to start on October 9, 2024, and end on November 28, 2025. The total value of the contract is £18,000,000, with the main procurement category being construction works.

This tender from Westmorland and Furness Council presents business growth opportunities for contractors specializing in construction works. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the construction industry would be well-suited to compete. Businesses interested in this tender should focus on design, development, consents, approvals, and construction services to successfully bid for the project. The open procurement method allows a wide range of businesses to participate and potentially secure a lucrative contract with the council.

## Notice

Westmorland & Furness Council have received funding to modernise and diversify the Forum and Market Hall in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria. This project will integrate the Market Hall with the adjacent Forum Theatre and planned Town Centre Community Hub to create an exciting attraction for shoppers and families. This project also includes upgrading of the public realm on Duke Street. The Council will commission the Works in two distinct Stages: * Stage 1: Design, development, consents and approvals. * Stage 2: Construction The tender is advertised via The Chest, if you are not already registered on the portal the help you need to get started can be found here https://www.the-chest.org.uk/. All details are in the documents within the tender and available via the above portal. Should you have any further questions please direct them via the messaging system on The Chest.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2eb31f55-8d5c-41a5-b957-14812c384fac |
| 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 | 22 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 Oct 2024 - 28 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,000,000 |
| 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 | 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2023 at 09:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2eb31f55-8d5c-41a5-b957-14812c384fac
- 21 Nov 2023 at 16:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69d7c627-04fc-4dc7-b120-abd213f5cf9a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2eb31f55-8d5c-41a5-b957-14812c384fac
  22nd November 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69d7c627-04fc-4dc7-b120-abd213f5cf9a
  21st November 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/
- https://www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/

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