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LCR PSDS4 Hardshaw Brook Depot

LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY

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08 Jan 2026 at 08:47

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, a sub-central government public authority, has completed the procurement process for the design and build contract named "LCR PSDS4 Hardshaw Brook Depot." This project, located in St Helens, focuses on the decarbonisation of Hardshaw Brook Depot and is a part of a larger building decarbonisation programme. The contract was awarded to Optimus Facilities Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME), under a limited procurement method, indicating a below-threshold competitive process. Key dates include the contract period from 25th November 2025 to 15th May 2026, with the award being signed on 24th November 2025. The project falls under the construction and engineering category.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in construction, engineering, and energy-efficient building solutions. Companies with expertise in architectural, construction, and inspection services would find this project well-aligned with their capabilities. By participating in this initiative, businesses can demonstrate their ability to contribute to sustainable development and gain recognition in public sector projects. Moreover, involvement in such government projects could open doors to further contracts within the public sector and enhance a company's portfolio in the burgeoning field of green infrastructure and decarbonisation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LCR PSDS4 Hardshaw Brook Depot

Notice Description

A design and build contract based on a measured work provision for the decarbonisation of Hardshaw Brook Depot, located in St Helens. The works are to be based on building decarbonisation plan that has been developed for the site as part of a combined programme and will be the guiding documents for development of design solutions for the contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06016c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001265-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,497,541 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
25 Nov 2025 - 15 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tender@liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1BP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPTIMUS FACILITIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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