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Data Centre Accreditation

LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL

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20 Oct 2025 at 13:13

Summary of the contracting process

Lancaster City Council has completed the procurement process for a "Data Centre Accreditation" contract, focusing on sustainability accreditation for data centres. The process falls under the services industry category and was executed through a direct procurement method below the competition threshold. The contract, valued at GBP 45,000, commenced on 1st October 2025 and concludes on 30th September 2027. The primary buyer is Lancaster City Council, located at the Old Fire Station on Quarry Road, Lancaster, UK. The procurement reached the award stage on 20th October 2025, with Data Centre Dynamics Spain S.L., based in Madrid, Spain, being the supplier.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those engaged in consulting, software development, Internet, and support services. Firms with expertise in sustainability initiatives within the data centre sector could find alignment with the contract’s objectives, facilitating business growth through enhanced service offerings. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like Data Centre Dynamics Spain S.L. that have demonstrated capabilities in these domains are well-suited to engage in similar procurement opportunities, potentially expanding their market reach and reputational strength within the UK public procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Data Centre Accreditation

Notice Description

Sustainability accreditation for data centre

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cfd5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066745-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 years
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
Mr Shaun Crossman
Contact Email
scrossman@lancaster.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1524582133

Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASTER
Postcode
LA1 1PJ
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

DATA CENTRE DYNAMICS SPAIN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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