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Infrastructure and Trade Feasibility (Cold Storage)

NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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30 Sep 2025 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by North East Lincolnshire Borough Council has reached the contract award stage. The project titled "Infrastructure and Trade Feasibility (Cold Storage)" focuses on conducting a feasibility study for investment in cold storage infrastructure, targeted to benefit regional stakeholders. Identified under the services category, this procurement was completed through a direct method without competition, suitable for below threshold requirements. Located in Grimsby, within the UK region UKE13, the process concluded with contract documentation published on 30th September 2025. The contract duration is from 1st September 2025 to 28th February 2026.

This procurement offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for businesses adept in infrastructure feasibility studies. It is ideally suited for entities with capabilities in cold storage and trade logistics, providing a chance to influence major infrastructure projects right from the feasibility stage. Large-scale organisations like universities, research institutions, or consultancy firms with expertise in cold storage infrastructure and business modelling would find themselves well-positioned to engage productively in similar projects. The contract, awarded to the University of Lincoln, highlights the potential for academic and commercial collaboration in producing viable infrastructure solutions.

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Notice Title

Infrastructure and Trade Feasibility (Cold Storage)

Notice Description

A feasibility study specifically focussed on identifying a viable business model for investment in modern cold storage and associated infrastructure and trade hub to benefit stakeholders.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a4b5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060784-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79314000 - Feasibility study

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£99,314 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@nelincs.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GRIMSBY
Postcode
DN31 1HU
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North East Lincolnshire
Electoral Ward
West Marsh
Westminster Constituency
Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN

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