Tender

Salt Ayre Data Centre Civils and Electrical Design

LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

03 Nov 2025 at 14:06

Summary of the contracting process

Lancaster City Council is inviting tenders for the "Salt Ayre Data Centre Civils and Electrical Design" project, a procurement process specifically addressing architectural, engineering, and planning services. This tender is conducted under an open competition format, below the financial threshold for larger contracts. The project involves the provision of detailed civil and electrical design services to facilitate the development of a data centre at Salt Ayre Leisure Centre located in Lancaster, UK. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 21st November 2025, with the contract period extending from 15th December 2025 to 1st June 2026.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for firms operating in engineering, architectural, and planning sectors, particularly those with a focus on civil and electrical design. Given the nature of the project and its location within a municipal leisure facility, businesses experienced in public sector projects and capable of delivering detailed design solutions will find this tender particularly advantageous. The project not only promises financial engagement with a gross amount of £35,000 but also paves the way for future collaborations with sub-central government entities such as the Lancaster City Council.

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Notice Title

Salt Ayre Data Centre Civils and Electrical Design

Notice Description

Provision of Civil and Electrical Detailed Design Services to support the development of a new data centre at Salt Ayre Leisure Centre, Lancaster.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d908
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070477-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 1 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

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