---
title: "Blencathra Boiler"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0600e8"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA"
published: "2026-04-21"
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# Blencathra Boiler

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0600e8

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## Summary

The University of Cumbria has successfully completed the procurement process for the Boiler Replacement Work at the Blencathra Building, located at Fusehill Street, Carlisle Campus. The tender, titled "Blencathra Boiler," falls within the works category and involved replacing an existing boiler, controls, flue, and associated mechanical services. The contract, awarded through an open procurement competition below the threshold, was actively signed on 21 April 2026, with the project scheduled from 5 May to 30 June 2026. Cumbria Mechanical and Plumbing Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise, was selected as the supplier, highlighting the collaboration between regional businesses and educational institutions.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for SMEs in the mechanical and plumbing sector to access public authority projects and collaborate with academic institutions like the University of Cumbria. Projects such as these provide businesses with the possibility to showcase their expertise in boiler installation work, leveraging opportunities to build their portfolio within central government projects. The tender process prioritised quality over cost, with award criteria set at 70 percent quality, ensuring suitable businesses could demonstrate their capacity to deliver high-standard services. This alignment of quality-focused procurement with regional SME engagement fosters growth and strengthens business ties within the community.

## Notice

The University of Cumbria are seeking a supplier for the Boiler Replacement Work at the Blencathra Building located at Fusehill Street, Carlisle 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/035876-2026 |
| 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 | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 4 May 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | £250,000 |
| Awards value | £166,662 |
| Contracts value | £166,662 |

## 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | CUMBRIA MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 42160000 - Boiler installations
- 45331110 - Boiler installation work

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2026 at 08:04 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035876-2026
- 14 Apr 2026 at 11:48 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033723-2026
- 7 Jan 2026 at 12:16 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001034-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035876-2026
  21st April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033723-2026
  14th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001034-2026
  7th January 2026 - 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

## Provenance

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