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Loft Insulation

LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL

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04 Feb 2026 at 14:09

Summary of the contracting process

Lancaster City Council has completed a procurement process for the installation or replacement of loft insulation in council-maintained properties, under the tender titled "Loft Insulation". This project falls within the construction industry and its procurement category is works, specifically classified under "Other building completion work" (CPV code: 45450000). The process was carried out using a direct procurement method, "Below threshold - without competition", meaning that it did not involve a competitive tendering stage. The contract, with a gross value of £71,400, was awarded on 30th January 2026 and will run from 4th February 2026 to 31st March 2026 in Lancaster, UK. The buyer, Lancaster City Council, located at Lancaster Town Hall, has ensured an active engagement to complete the process efficiently.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises, as it exemplifies the potential for local businesses to engage in public sector projects, especially those that specialise in building completion works or energy efficiency improvements. Given its direct procurement nature without competition, businesses with existing relationships and proven capabilities in insulation work would be well-positioned to pursue similar opportunities. Companies like Qwala, which successfully secured the contract, illustrate the potential for growth by leveraging expertise in niche construction areas and capitalising on government initiatives focused on sustainability and property improvement.

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Notice Title

Loft Insulation

Notice Description

Installation/replacement of loft insulation to council maintained properties

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064713
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010027-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45450000 - Other building completion work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£71,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 Feb 2026 - 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
LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
ms Elaine Wilson
Contact Email
ewilson@lancaster.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1524852000

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

QWALA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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