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SEZ: Innovation Hub Design Team Appointment

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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18 Dec 2025 at 12:45

Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council has completed a procurement process titled "SEZ: Innovation Hub Design Team Appointment" in the services category, specifically within mechanical and electrical engineering services. This limited competition process was conducted under the legal framework "2023/54" and falls below the threshold for procurement. The Council, situated in Preston, United Kingdom, finalised the contract on 18 December 2025. The service delivery is expected to occur entirely within the UK region, initiated on 25 November 2025 and concluding by 31 March 2026. The awarded contract has a gross value of £75,313.20.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering services, particularly those offering mechanical, electrical, and plumbing services. Although the competition was limited, large organisations like STANTEC HYDROCK LIMITED successfully participated by providing specialised expertise. Businesses with capability in innovative design and a robust service offering in related engineering fields may find similar opportunities in future procurements by Lancashire County Council and similar public authorities, enhancing their growth potential in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

SEZ: Innovation Hub Design Team Appointment

Notice Description

SEZ: Innovation Hub Design Team Appointment - RFQ Process

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f90e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084350-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£62,761 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
25 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 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
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementcontractmanagement@lancashire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 0LD
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STANTEC HYDROCK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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