Tender

Installation of new Consumer Units 2025/26

LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

06 Aug 2025 at 11:20

Summary of the contracting process

Lancaster City Council is seeking tenders for the installation of new consumer units across 150 council-owned properties in their 2025/26 programme. This procurement process falls within the industry category of electrical installation work, located in Morecambe, United Kingdom, specifically targeting suppliers with offices within Lancashire and/or Cumbria. As of 6 August 2025, the procurement is in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 26 August 2025. The contract period is slated to begin on 8 October 2025 and end on 31 March 2026. Conducted through an open competition below threshold, interested businesses must engage through the ProContract North eTendering portal.

This tender offers significant opportunities for local businesses in the Lancashire and Cumbria regions, particularly those specialising in electrical installation. It provides exposure to public sector contracting and can drive growth through the expansion into municipal works. The contract’s value of £75,000 (gross amount £90,000) suggests a considerable project scale, favouring enterprises with the capacity to manage such undertakings. The emphasis on local suppliers enhances networking prospects and collaboration, fostering regional business development and community engagement. Businesses with robust operational capabilities and experience in similar projects will be well-suited to compete in this tender.

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Notice Title

Installation of new Consumer Units 2025/26

Notice Description

Installation of new Consumer Units to 150no. domestic Lancaster City Council ('LCC') owned properties 2025/2026 programme LIMITED TO SUPPLIERS WITH AN OPERATIONAL OFFICE WITHIN LANCASHIRE AND/OR CUMBRIA

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058266
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046485-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45310000 - Electrical installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Tom Greenwood
Contact Email
tgreenwood@lancaster.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1524582458

Buyer Location

Locality
MORECAMBE
Postcode
LA3 3DT
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Morecambe and Lunesdale

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