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title: "Barrow Levelling Up Fund - Market Hall and Forum Refurbishment Including Public Realm Works"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-041bbc"
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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-h6vhtk-041bbc

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## Summary

Westmorland and Furness Council has initiated a comprehensive refurbishment project titled "Barrow Levelling Up Fund – Market Hall and Forum Refurbishment Including Public Realm Works" in the construction industry (CPV: 45000000). The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with the open procedure method being utilised. Located in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria (UKD1), this project aims to modernise and diversify the Forum and Market Hall. The procurement process consists of two stages with Stage 1 focusing on design, development, consents, and approvals starting on 26 February 2024, and ending on 28 November 2025, and Stage 2 dedicated to construction. The deadline for tender submissions is 5 January 2024 at 12:00 PM, and all entries need to be electronically submitted through “the-chest.org.uk”. The total contract value is estimated at GBP 18,000,000.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses within the construction and design sectors to engage in a high-profile regeneration project aimed at bolstering local infrastructure and community amenities. Companies proficient in construction works, especially those with experience in complex refurbishments and public realm upgrades, would find this project particularly fitting. The procurement process has set criteria that place an equal emphasis on quality and pricing, allowing diverse business entities, including large-scale organisations, to compete effectively. Furthermore, the location and the scale of the project suggest potential follow-on opportunities for local and regional contractors, reinforcing their presence and contributing to long-term business growth in the region.

## 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

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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 | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007656-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 26 Feb 2024 - 28 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,000,000 |
| Lots value | £18,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £17,089,062 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLD1 Cumbria |

## 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 12:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007656-2025
- 21 Nov 2023 at 16:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034450-2023

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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