Award

Workshop Ramp

LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL

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Award

26 May 2026 at 11:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Lancaster City Council involves the acquisition of a workshop maintenance ramp, classified under goods, specifically vehicle hoists. This project is situated in Lancaster, United Kingdom, and falls under the sub-central government public authority category. The procurement was initiated without competition through a direct method, considered below threshold. The tendering and award stages are complete, with the contract commencing on 1st June 2026 and scheduled to conclude on 24th December 2026. The contract, valued at £82,130.18, was signed on 26th May 2026, following the award to Totalkare Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise located in Kingswinford.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to supply goods to local government entities, particularly those specialising in industrial equipment like vehicle hoists. Companies similar in scale and scope to Totalkare Limited, which has successfully secured the award, would find an advantageous position in competing for similar contracts due to their existing expertise in this niche sector. Such procurements without competition favour businesses already well-versed in governmental procurement standards and those with the capacity to deliver equipment within the specific timeframe. This could kickstart growth by establishing or strengthening relationships with public sector clients, thereby enhancing credibility and market presence.

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Notice Title

Workshop Ramp

Notice Description

Procurement of additional workshop maintainence ramp

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a348
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048657-2026
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

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42413500 - Vehicle hoists

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£82,130 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 24 Dec 2026 6-12 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

TOTALKARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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