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title: "Data Centre Architects"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d1a5"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-22"
---

# Data Centre Architects

Buyer: LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d1a5

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by Lancaster City Council, titled "Data Centre Architects," involves the provision of architectural services for RIBA stages pertinent to a data centre. This process falls under the services category within the architectural and related services industry and is situated in Lancaster, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was direct, specifically described as "Below threshold - without competition," which indicates a streamlined approach without open competition. The award was issued on 22nd October 2025, marking the completion of the process, with the contract being active between 1st August 2025 and 31st July 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in architectural services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) such as HPA Ltd, the awarded supplier, would find this tender type advantageous due to its direct procurement method, which favours firms ready to provide niche, specialised services without engaging in extensive bidding processes. Companies that have expertise in data centre projects and a proven track record in similar architectural undertakings would be well-positioned to benefit from such opportunities.

## Notice

Architect services for RIBA stages for data centre

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067499-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £37,200 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LANCASTER |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA1 1PJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre |
| Local authority | Lancaster |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HPA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71200000 - Architectural and related services

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2025 at 13:00 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067499-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067499-2025
  22nd October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.lancaster.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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