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Fire Safety Improvement Works at Civic Centre, Rickergate, Carlisle, CA3 8QG

Tender Overview

ORGANIZATION

Cumberland Council

LOCATION

Cumbria, United Kingdom

VALUE

£396,000

DEADLINE

February 06, 2026 at 12:00

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

45000000

REFERENCE

007642-2026

Project Timeline

Contact Information

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Original Tender Description

The works comprise of the modification of existing structural and non-structural door openings, installation of new fire doors to the existing stair cores and upgrading the existing fire stopping arrangements around the staircase and lift enclosure including making good decoration.
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • No explicit mandatory exclusion grounds are provided in the analyzed documents.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Register on The Chest: North West Procurement Portal.
  • Access tender opportunities via The Chest: North West Procurement Portal.
  • Express interest in the tender via The Chest: North West Procurement Portal.
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Capability to perform modification of existing structural and non-structural door openings.
  • Capability to install new fire doors to existing stair cores.
  • Capability to upgrade existing fire stopping arrangements around staircases and lift enclosures.
  • Capability to perform making good decoration after the works.
  • Expertise in fire safety improvement works.
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • No explicit financial requirements (e.g., minimum turnover, specific insurance) are provided in the analyzed documents.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Submit bid by the deadline: 2026-02-06T12:00:00+00:00.
  • Bids must address the scope of works for fire safety improvement at the Civic Centre in Carlisle.
  • Bids must cover the modification of door openings, installation of new fire doors, and upgrading of fire stopping arrangements.

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Lot L-1
General InformationL-1.html
Summary:
This document provides instructions for suppliers on how to access tender opportunities and register on The Chest: North West Procurement Portal to find and express interest in public sector contracts.
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OCDS Record
OCDS Data007642-2026_ocds_record.json
Summary:
This OCDS record provides structured, informational data about Cumberland Council's tender for fire door and fire stopping upgrades, detailing the contracting authority and tender specifics.
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OCDS Release Package
OCDS Data007642-2026_ocds_release.json
Summary:
This Cumberland Council tender seeks contractors for fire safety upgrades, including modifying existing door openings, installing new fire doors, and enhancing fire stopping arrangements around staircases and lift enclosures.
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Official PDF Version
Administrative Documents007642-2026_official.pdf
Summary:
Cumberland Council invites tenders for fire safety improvement works at Civic Centre, Carlisle, estimated at £330,000, with a submission deadline of 6 February 2026, requiring registration on www.the-chest.org.uk to express interest.
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Tender Notice
Administrative Documents007642-2026.html
Summary:
This Cumberland Council tender notice invites bids for fire safety improvement works at the Civic Centre in Carlisle, involving structural modifications, new fire door installations, and fire stopping upgrades, with an estimated value of £330,000 and a submission deadline of 6 February 2026.

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56
Fair

Tender Quality Score

This tender for fire safety works is moderately structured with clear work descriptions but suffers from significant deficiencies in critical areas such as evaluation criteria and explicit legal requirements, severely impacting fairness and completeness.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance60/100

The tender defines the procedure type and CPV codes correctly, and there are no disputes. However, the absence of explicit mandatory exclusion grounds and missing liable person details are notable legal compliance gaps. The reveal date is missing, making a full assessment of deadline reasonableness difficult, though 9 days from today is on the shorter side for a construction project.

No explicit mandatory exclusion grounds provided.
Missing liable person information.
Clarity50/100

The description of the works is clear and unambiguous. However, the tender critically lacks specified evaluation criteria, making it unclear how bids will be assessed. The absence of explicit mandatory exclusion grounds and financial requirements further diminishes overall clarity for potential bidders.

Missing explicit evaluation criteria.
No explicit mandatory exclusion grounds.
Completeness55/100

Basic information such as title, reference, organization, value, duration, and location are well-provided. However, the tender is incomplete due to the absence of explicit evaluation criteria, mandatory exclusion grounds, and financial requirements. The liable person and procedure codes are also missing.

Missing explicit evaluation criteria.
No explicit mandatory exclusion grounds.
Fairness45/100

The tender discloses the estimated value and directs bidders to an e-procurement portal, promoting equal access. However, the complete absence of evaluation criteria is a severe fairness issue, as it prevents objective and transparent assessment of bids. The potentially short preparation time (9 days from today, with unknown reveal date) also impacts fairness.

Missing explicit evaluation criteria, compromising transparency and objectivity.
Potentially short deadline for bid preparation (9 days from today, reveal date unknown).
Practicality70/100

The contract start date and duration are clearly specified. While an e-procurement portal ('The Chest') is indicated for access and submission, the automated check flags 'No e-submission', creating a minor inconsistency. A direct document URL is not provided, only the general portal address.

Conflicting information regarding e-submission (AI-extracted requirements suggest it, automated check flags it as missing).
No direct document URL provided, only a general portal address.
Data Consistency75/100

Key dates are logical and consistent, and there are no reported disputes or suspensions. However, the 'Liable Person' field and procedure codes are empty. There is also a conflict between the AI-extracted eligibility requirements (register on The Chest) and the automated check's 'No e-submission' flag.

Missing 'Liable Person' and procedure codes.
Conflicting information on e-submission capability.
Sustainability20/100

The tender shows no explicit consideration for green procurement, social aspects, or innovation. It is also not EU funded, which often correlates with higher sustainability standards.

No green procurement criteria.
No social criteria.

Strengths

Clear and detailed description of the works required.
All basic tender information (title, reference, organization, value, duration) is provided.
Utilizes an e-procurement portal ('The Chest') for tender access.
CPV code and NUTS code are correctly assigned.
No reported disputes or suspensions.

Concerns

Critical absence of explicit evaluation criteria.
Lack of explicit mandatory exclusion grounds and financial requirements.
Missing liable person and specific procedure codes.
Potential for short bid preparation time due to missing reveal date.
Complete absence of sustainability considerations (green, social, innovation).

Recommendations

1. Publish clear, objective, and comprehensive evaluation criteria to ensure transparency and fairness in the procurement process.
2. Include all mandatory exclusion grounds and explicit financial requirements in the tender documentation to ensure legal compliance and clarity for bidders.
3. Integrate sustainability criteria (e.g., environmental impact, social value, innovation) into future procurement processes.

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