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DN789030 Technical Equipment Supply

LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL

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Award

30 Sep 2025 at 12:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process outlined involves the Lancaster City Council, based in the United Kingdom, seeking the supply of technical equipment for Ashton Hall. This contract, titled "DN789030 Technical Equipment Supply," is classified under the goods category, specifically focusing on public address systems. The procurement method used was direct, below the threshold without competition, and has reached the award stage. The contract commenced on 1st September 2025 and concluded by 8th September 2025, with the official contract notice being published on 30th September 2025. The total gross value of the contract was £106,710.

The award was given to Live Systems Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Edinburgh, which suggests opportunities for SMEs in the technical equipment sector to secure government contracts. Businesses that specialise in public address systems and other technical equipment will find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. By leveraging such procurement opportunities, companies can expand their market presence and demonstrate their ability to fulfil government contracts efficiently.

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Notice Title

DN789030 Technical Equipment Supply

Notice Description

The supply of technical equipment to Ashton Hall

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a4e7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060884-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48952000 - Public address systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£88,925 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 - 8 Sep 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ms Tara Stapleton
Contact Email
tstapleton@lancaster.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1524582179

Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASTER
Postcode
LA1 1TH
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
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIVE SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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