--- title: "Citadels Project - University of Cumbria" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0469c8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0469c8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0469c8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0469c8.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA" published: "2024-05-22" --- # Citadels Project - University of Cumbria Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0469c8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0469c8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0469c8.json) ## Summary The University of Cumbria has issued a tender for the Citadels Project, a construction work opportunity in Carlisle, as part of the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal. The project involves creating a new campus for the University through refurbishment and new building construction. The tender is in the planning stage, with a contract value of £55 million. The procurement method is Competitive Dialogue, and the contract period is scheduled to start on January 6, 2025, and end on March 31, 2027. This tender presents an opportunity for contractors and suppliers in the construction industry to participate in a significant project that includes various works like architectural, engineering, and installation services. Businesses well-suited for this tender would provide design and build services, as well as specific services like risk assessment, heating installation, environmental, and electrical works. The project location is at Citadels, English Street, Carlisle, offering a growth opportunity for businesses in the UKD12 region. ## Notice As part of the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal together with the Town Deal for Carlisle, funding has been allocated to bring a new purpose to the historic Citadels site in Carlisle through the creation of a new campus for the University of Cumbria ("the University"). The project is being led by the University working with Cumberland Council as a key partner. The project comprises a mix of the refurbishment of existing heritage buildings, new buildings adjacent, and site-wide public realm improvements and will provide a new headquarters for the University in the heart of the City. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The University is seeking Bidders to participate in this procurement process to establish a contract for a Contractor (to deliver both design and build works and services), through the Competitive Dialogue process under article 30 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The project scope is set out in the documents available for download. In summary, the project encompasses c10,500 sqm. Within this total 800 sqm is in the Carlisle Business Exchange ("CBE") and 9,700 sqm of university space of new and refurbished University facilities within The Citadels area of Carlisle city centre, and is principally the design and construction of: New University buildings for various academic uses, food and beverage areas, and car parking. Refurbishment of the existing and retained Woolworths building refurbished and fully fitted out for use and redevelopment of the Grade 1 listed hospital wing and historic walls remain within the Citadels complex. Improved and upgraded pedestrian routes, public realms, landscaping, and connectivity with the nearby train station, The Citadels, and other city areas. All associated demolitions and infrastructure requirements. Atrium and landscaped courtyard spaces. Retention of the English Street facade architecture. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016207-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive dialogue | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 May 2024 | | Submission deadline | 24 Jun 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £55,000,000 | | Lots value | £55,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA | | Locality | CARLISLE | | Post town | Carlisle | | Postcode | CA1 2HH | | 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 | TLD12 East Cumbria | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work - 45100000 - Site preparation work - 45262700 - Building alteration work - 45310000 - Electrical installation work - 45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work - 45315000 - Electrical installation work of heating and other electrical building-equipment - 45321000 - Thermal insulation work - 45330000 - Plumbing and sanitary works - 45331000 - Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work - 45410000 - Plastering work - 45420000 - Joinery and carpentry installation work - 45421100 - Installation of doors and windows and related components - 45432000 - Floor-laying and covering, wall-covering and wall-papering work - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services - 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services - 71313200 - Sound insulation and room acoustics consultancy services - 71313410 - Risk or hazard assessment for construction - 71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings - 71420000 - Landscape architectural services ## Release History - 22 May 2024 at 15:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016207-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofcumbria/ - http://www.cumbria.ac.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofcumbria/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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