Scope
Description
Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service provide 24/7 response to fires and other emergencies in Cumbria. As part of this response to fires the service is required to train, develop and assess operational staff members in the use of breathing apparatus. In line with national guidance this must be done in an environment filled with heat and smoke. A facility is needed for the service to be able to continue to train its personnel.
Total value (estimated)
- £500,000 excluding VAT
- £600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 15 September 2025 to 1 March 2026
- 5 months, 17 days
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45300000 - Building installation work
- 45400000 - Building completion work
Submission
Enquiry deadline
21 July 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
11 August 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
8 September 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Cost | 60% |
| Quality | Quality | 40% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Cumbria Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJHR-1256-WQDP
CFRS Headquarters, Kemplay Bank
Penrith
CA10 2FA
United Kingdom
Region: UKD12 - East Cumbria
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Cumbria
Summary of their role in this procurement: Procurement Lead on behalf of the Cumbria Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTMH-2336-JBZN
Police Headquarters, Carleton Hall,
Penrith
CA10 2AU
United Kingdom
Region: UKD12 - East Cumbria