---
title: "Provision of replacement boiler in the William Thompson Building-Lancaster Campus"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05cd1d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA"
published: "2025-12-15"
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# Provision of replacement boiler in the William Thompson Building-Lancaster Campus

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05cd1d

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## Summary

The procurement process for the replacement of the boiler in the William Thompson Building at the Lancaster Campus was managed by the University of Cumbria. The contracting process was initiated on 15th October 2025 and was conducted as an open, below-threshold competition, focusing on boiler installation work, classified under CPV code 45331110. The contract was awarded to Cumbria Mechanical and Plumbing Limited, with operations to begin on 15th December 2025 and conclude by 15th March 2026. Key dates included the tender period ending on 13th November 2025 and the award being made official on 20th November 2025. The procurement falls under the services category, with a gross contract value of GBP 18,000.

This tender opens substantial opportunities for businesses in the mechanical and plumbing sectors, particularly those experienced in boiler replacement and maintenance. Firms specialising in efficient, quality-driven services have the potential to thrive, given the award criteria of 60% quality and 40% price. The procurement method encourages competitive participation, making it accessible for SMEs, though the awarded contractor is a larger firm. The geographic focus in Cumbria provides local businesses with a significant advantage for operational and logistic considerations.

## Notice

The University of Cumbria are seeking a supplier for the Boiler Replacement Work at the William Thompson Building located at Lancaster Campus. The works required include the replacement of an existing boiler, controls, flue and associated mechanical services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082981-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2025 - 15 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,999 |
| Lots value | £14,999 |
| Awards value | £15,000 |
| Contracts value | £15,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA |
| Locality | CUMBRIA |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | CUMBRIA MECHANICAL & PLUMBING; CUMBRIA MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 45331110 - Boiler installation work
- 50531100 - Repair and maintenance services of boilers

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2025 at 15:03 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082981-2025
- 25 Nov 2025 at 11:06 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076773-2025
- 15 Oct 2025 at 10:08 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065513-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082981-2025
  15th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076773-2025
  25th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065513-2025
  15th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cumbria.ac.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofcumbria
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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