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Park Marquee Purchase

LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL

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26 Nov 2025 at 08:42

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Park Marquee Purchase" was conducted by Lancaster City Council, focusing on acquiring a marquee to provide shelter for outdoor catering at Williamson Park. This procurement falls under the goods category and is located in Lancaster, United Kingdom. It followed a direct procurement method described as "below threshold - without competition." The process reached completion with the award status being marked active. The contract, titled "Catering Marquee Shelter," was signed on 12th November 2025, with the contract period set from 28th November 2025 to 30th January 2026, for a total value of £32,640 GBP.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacture and supply of catering equipment, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality marquee solutions quickly and efficiently. SMEs like Aquila Shelters Limited, classified as an SME, were successful in securing this contract, demonstrating that businesses with agile operations and specialised goods can effectively compete. Companies involved in the production of bespoke outdoor shelters would find similar tenders beneficial for expanding their market presence and showcasing their products in prominent public settings.

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Notice Title

Park Marquee Purchase

Notice Description

Purchase of Marquee to provide shelter for outdoor catering at Williamson Park

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e8c9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077065-2025
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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39310000 - Catering equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,640 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
28 Nov 2025 - 30 Jan 2026 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
Mr Lee Cubbage
Contact Email
lcubbage@lancaster.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01524 582000

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

AQUILA SHELTERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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