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title: "Headquarters Dog Section Refurbishment 2025"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0507de"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Headquarters Dog Section Refurbishment 2025

Buyer: THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CUMBRIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0507de

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Cumbria, involved the refurbishment of the Headquarters Dog Section located at Carleton Hall, Penrith, UK. This initiated as an open procedure under the procurement method "Below threshold - open competition," specifying building construction work, and has reached the award stage as of 22 August 2025. The project called for a major upgrade to existing facilities, with the contract value set at £299,428.76. Key milestones included a contract period from 1 September 2025 to 24 November 2025. The procurement action underscores the need to address issues related to asbestos and facilitate a new kennel construction to meet modern welfare standards.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in building and renovation services, particularly those experienced with refurbishment work on older structures that might contain hazardous materials like asbestos. Companies capable of delivering efficient construction solutions for public sector projects, and those that can handle ecology-sensitive areas, such as bat habitats, would be suitable candidates. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like the successful supplier Pinington Ltd, who was awarded the contract, demonstrate that smaller firms with specialised renovation expertise can effectively compete in this sector, emphasising the potential for growth through public procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Cumbria Constabulary require a refurbishment scheme to upgrade their existing dog kennels and attached buildings at their Carleton Hall, Penrith, Headquarters site. The current unit was constructed circa 1960 and comprises office accommodation, storage rooms, kitchen, welfare and 15 no. dog kennels. There is a generous grassed area externally which is used to exercise the dogs. Within the exercise area is a timber, freestanding kennel on a concrete slab. The site is enclosed by a chain-link fence. Construction is typical of that era with concrete block external walls, suspended ceilings, solid internal walls and a concrete floor slab. The kennels have a profiled sheet roof covering believed to be asbestos with the office accommodation having a bitumen felt flat roof. Windows are timber framed. A condition survey has revealed extensive defects and issues with the building fabric. The current condition of the kennels has also raised concerns around dog welfare due to their dilapidated condition. Due to the above, an urgent refurbishment project is required to bring the kennels up to the welfare standards. A light touch refurbishment scheme to the offices will be included, but the works will predominately be around the construction of the new kennels. There is known Asbestos Containing Material within the building. An R&D survey has been carried out which is included for your reference. The Asbestos Management survey is also included. Any asbestos removal should be included as part of the works. Demolition of the existing 15 kennels to allow for the construction of 13 new kennels. The footprint of the building cannot be increased; therefore, the total number of kennels is to be reduced to increase the size of 5 kennels to accommodate the large breed dogs. A detached, double quarantine kennel is to be constructed to replace the freestanding timber kennel which currently sits on the concrete slab. Some remedial works may be required to the concrete slab. The kennels will be a basic construction comprising concrete block with composite, insulated roof panels. An internal hatch will separate the run from the sleeping area which can be closed off using a mechanical pulley operated both internally and externally. A new dog wash is to be constructed with access gained from a new corridor and door opening within the attached building. An ecology survey has identified roosting bats to the flat roof of the main building. Therefore, the flat roof is to receive ad-hoc bitumen repairs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050681-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 24 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | £200,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £299,428 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CUMBRIA |
| Locality | PENRITH |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA10 2AU |
| 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 | Penrith South |
| Westminster constituency | Penrith and Solway |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PININGTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45210000 - Building construction work

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2025 at 07:13 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050681-2025
- 25 Apr 2025 at 15:36 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017133-2025
- 25 Apr 2025 at 15:35 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017132-2025
- 25 Apr 2025 at 15:04 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017121-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050681-2025
  22nd August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017133-2025
  25th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017132-2025
  25th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017121-2025
  25th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/uk/

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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