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title: "Cumberland Council Minor Works Construction Framework"
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# Cumberland Council Minor Works Construction Framework

Buyer: CUMBERLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0468f5

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## Summary

The Cumberland Council has successfully completed a procurement process for their Minor Works Construction Framework, focused on maintaining their diverse property portfolio across the region. The procurement falls under the construction industry category (CPV: 45000000) and includes two main lots: General Building Works and Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance. The completed contracts, signed on 15 October 2024, collectively represent a potential maximum spend of £24,000,000. The initially competitive tender process opened on 20 May 2024, and the framework is expected to span up to four years. This open procurement method aimed to identify between 4 to 8 contractors per lot, with projects averaging £70,000 each.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for contractors in the building and mechanical & electrical sectors. Companies specializing in carpentry, joinery, masonry, bricklaying, plastering, drylining, mechanical installations, and electrical services will find this framework particularly beneficial. The opportunity for long-term partnerships with Cumberland Council ensures a consistent workflow and potential for sustained revenue. SMEs based in the region, with relevant qualifications such as Gas Safe registration or B & ES certification, are well-positioned to compete and secure work under this framework, fostering local economic development and enhancing their business prospects.

## Notice

Cumberland Council, responsible for a broad spectrum of services across the region, operates from an extensive and diverse property portfolio. This includes Care Homes, Highway Depots, Family Centres, Libraries, Historical Monuments, Museums, Schools, Offices, and more. Regular maintenance of this portfolio is essential to ensure the uninterrupted delivery of these crucial services. The framework will deliver numerous individual projects up to the value of PS200,000, with an average value of PS70,000 (based on historic figures). It is anticipated that between 4 and 8 contractors will be accepted onto each lot of the framework. The works have been divided into the following work packages (Lots): * Lot 1 - General Building works * Lot 2 - Mechanical and Electrical works

### Lot Information

General Building Works

Lot 1: General Building Works, contractors are expected to undertake a variety of tasks including: * Carpentry and Joinery: This includes the supply and installation of joinery components for maintenance projects, including repairs, restoration, and replacement of various wooden structures and elements. Contractors should be prepared to work on listed buildings, which may require restoration works such as sliding sash windows and ornate mouldings, timber floors. * Masonry & Bricklaying (Internal & External Works): Contractors are required to carry out all aspects of masonry and bricklaying trades, including repairs, replacement, and building of brick and/or block walls, forming of openings for windows and doors, retaining/boundary walls, repointing works, forming ramps and stairs, paving, stone repairs, and columns. * Plastering and Drylining: Contractors are expected to carry out all aspects of plastering and drylining services, including bond and skim, ornate, lime lite, rendering (internally and externally), plaster boarding, tape and fill, bonding, and patch repairs. * Other Works: This includes metal stud partition and damp proofing works, fencing, gates, below ground drainage, and repairs and replacement roofing works.

Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance

Lot 2: Mechanical & Electrical Contractors - contractors are expected to undertake a variety of tasks including: * Mechanical Works: Installation, maintenance, and replacement of mechanical systems and equipment, heating plant and equipment, plumbing plant and installations, and air handling unit equipment. Contractors must be registered members of Gas Safe, hold B & ES qualifications, and be registered with CIPHE or APHC. * Electrical Works: Full electrical installation work, electrical installation inspection and testing, replacement/installation of general lighting and power, containment, mains distribution, and other electrical services or equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033790-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £24,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CUMBERLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 1RD |
| 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 | TLD1 Cumbria |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 10 |
| Supplier names | CPM BUILDING & JOINERY; EE THOMPSON & SON; LAMBERT-GILL; MICHAEL THOMPSON; PARTNERING IN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT; PK ENGINEERING; RH IRVING CONSTRUCTION; ROLAND HILL (PARSONBY; STOBBARTS; TOP NOTCH CONTRACTORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 18 Oct 2024 at 13:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033790-2024
- 20 May 2024 at 14:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015881-2024

## Notice URLs

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

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