Award

Data Centre Architects

LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL

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Award

22 Oct 2025 at 13:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Lancaster City Council, titled "Data Centre Architects," involves the provision of architectural services for RIBA stages pertinent to a data centre. This process falls under the services category within the architectural and related services industry and is situated in Lancaster, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was direct, specifically described as "Below threshold - without competition," which indicates a streamlined approach without open competition. The award was issued on 22nd October 2025, marking the completion of the process, with the contract being active between 1st August 2025 and 31st July 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in architectural services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) such as HPA Ltd, the awarded supplier, would find this tender type advantageous due to its direct procurement method, which favours firms ready to provide niche, specialised services without engaging in extensive bidding processes. Companies that have expertise in data centre projects and a proven track record in similar architectural undertakings would be well-positioned to benefit from such opportunities.

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Notice Title

Data Centre Architects

Notice Description

Architect services for RIBA stages for data centre

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d1a5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067499-2025
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71200000 - Architectural and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 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

HPA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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