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Boiler Upgrades

LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL

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28 May 2026 at 07:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Boiler Upgrades" project, conducted by Lancaster City Council, has reached the award stage with a contract awarded to The James Mercer Group. This project focuses on upgrading the Storey Boiler Plant in Lancaster, falling under the "works" category, specifically related to plumbing and hot-water boiler installations. The contract commenced on 25th May 2026 and is expected to conclude by 1st September 2026, with a contract value of £139,719. The procurement method used was direct, without competition, as it was below the threshold. The legal basis for this procurement is aligned with UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the boiler upgrading and plumbing sectors. Enterprises specialising in these services, particularly those familiar with sub-central government projects, would find participating in similar tenders beneficial for growth. The direct procurement method might have limited competitive opportunities in this case, but it underlines the importance for SMEs like The James Mercer Group, which have secured such contracts, to establish strong relationships with local councils and public authorities. Successful bids like this demonstrate the potential for SMEs to expand their portfolios and gain substantial public sector experience.

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Notice Title

Boiler Upgrades

Notice Description

Works to upgrade the Storey Boiler Plant

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a6fc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050021-2026
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

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

42161000 - Hot-water boilers

45330000 - Plumbing and sanitary works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£139,719 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
24 May 2026 - 1 Sep 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
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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

THE JAMES MERCER GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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