Scope
Reference
GPC003
Description
The existing Building comprises of a Grade 2* listed property housing the local public library and attached is a 1900's addition comprising of Public Hall and Toilets. The project is to renovate the Listed Building throughout and to provide a new extension to the rear enabling better access to the facilities within. A minimal amount of external works are included.
It is intended to let the project with two phases of work:
Phase one - Listed Building
Phase Two - Extension and remaining works
The attached tender document describes the submission arrangements in section 3.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £1,400,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 8 October 2025 to 31 March 2027
- 1 year, 5 months, 24 days
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45000000 - Construction work
Contract locations
- UKD - North West (England)
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Any Contract(s) awarded will be done on the basis of the offer that is the most economically advantageous to the Parish Council. The Award Criteria are:
• 45 % quality.
• 50 % cost (based on value assessment).
• 5 % Environmental
Award method when using the framework
With competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
15 August 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders can be submitted via email to gosforth.parish2@outlook.com or by post to Gosforth Parish Council, c/o 2 Wells Cottages, Ravenglass, Cumbria CA18 1SP
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
22 August 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Team and Resources | Quality | |
| Evidence of Similar Works | Quality | |
| Methodology of Task | Quality | |
| Health & Safety | Quality | |
| Works Cost | Price | |
| Works Schedule | Price | |
| Evidence of Innovation of Delivery | (cost and Schedule) |
Price |
| Risks and assumptions documented | Price | |
| Environmental efficiencies | Quality | |
| Environmental care | Quality |
Weighting description
Any Contract(s) awarded will be done on the basis of the offer that is the most
economically advantageous to the Parish Council. The Award Criteria are:
• 45 % quality.
• 50 % cost (based on value assessment).
• 5 % Environmental
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Reduced tendering period
Yes
State of urgency - minimum 10 days
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://gosforthpc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Gosforth-Public-Hall-Mini-Comp-ITT-1-3.pdf
Link to download the Tender Invitation Document
Technical specifications to be met
https://gosforthpc.org.uk/documents/tender-documents-plans/
Link to download zip file containing all tender documents and plans
Contracting authority
Gosforth Parish Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTYQ-4263-PBZW
2 WELLS COTTAGES
RAVENGLASS
CA18 1SP
United Kingdom
Contact name: Jacqueline Williams
Telephone: +441229387852
Email: clerk@gosforthpc.org.uk
Website: https://www.gosforthpc.org.uk
Region: UKD11 - West Cumbria
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government