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SEZ: Innovation Hub Design Team Appointment - Civil and Structural Services

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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18 Dec 2025 at 14:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Lancashire County Council has been completed with the award of the contract to STANTEC HYDROCK LIMITED. The project, titled "SEZ: Innovation Hub Design Team Appointment - Civil and Structural Services," falls under the services category within the civil engineering consultancy sector. The procurement process adopted was a limited competition under the below threshold approach. The innovative hub is located in the UKD region, with the contractual period running from 25th November 2025 to 31st March 2026 and a gross contract value of £38,520. The tender stage has progressed to the award and contract completion, with the legal basis rooted in the UKPGA 2023/54 legislation.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses within the civil and structural engineering consultancy industry, particularly those capable of operating at a scale to meet regional governmental requirements. It opens avenues for firms like STANTEC HYDROCK LIMITED to leverage their expertise in civil services and expand their market presence in the public sector. The contract's nature suggests that businesses with experience in public authority projects, especially large-scale enterprises that prefer structured and competitive tendering processes, would find this an ideal fit for growth.

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Notice Title

SEZ: Innovation Hub Design Team Appointment - Civil and Structural Services

Notice Description

SEZ: Innovation Hub Design Team Appointment - Civil and Structural Services - RFQ Process

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f941
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084437-2025
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

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,100 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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