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Technical Equipment Supply - Lighting

LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL

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01 Oct 2025 at 11:00

Summary of the contracting process

Lancaster City Council has awarded a contract for the technical supply of lighting equipment to Ashton Hall, under a completed procurement process marked by a direct approach below the threshold, thus eliminating competition. The contract was signed on 20th May 2025, and the period of performance concluded on 19th September 2025. Located in the United Kingdom, with legal grounding in the UK Public Contracts Regulations 2023/54, this process was primarily aimed at the supply of goods in the form of public address systems. The key industry category is technical equipment within the public sector, specifically addressing needs in lighting supplies.

This contract presents notable opportunities for businesses specialising in technical equipment or lighting solutions, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can efficiently deliver goods without the constraints of a competitive tender. As the procurement method was direct, businesses capable of securing direct awards could explore similar opportunities in regional government contracts. Companies like Stage Electrics Partnership Ltd, which secured this contract, exemplify how SMEs can thrive by catering to niche public sector requirements without the traditional competitive procurement challenges.

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Notice Title

Technical Equipment Supply - Lighting

Notice Description

The technical supply of lighting equipment for Ashton Hall

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a5c4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061265-2025
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
£44,138 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
19 May 2025 - 19 Sep 2025 1-6 months
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

STAGE ELECTRICS PARTNERSHIP

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