---
title: "SEZ: Innovation Hub Design Team Appointment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f90e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-12-18"
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# SEZ: Innovation Hub Design Team Appointment

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f90e

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## Summary

Lancashire County Council has completed a procurement process titled "SEZ: Innovation Hub Design Team Appointment" in the services category, specifically within mechanical and electrical engineering services. This limited competition process was conducted under the legal framework "2023/54" and falls below the threshold for procurement. The Council, situated in Preston, United Kingdom, finalised the contract on 18 December 2025. The service delivery is expected to occur entirely within the UK region, initiated on 25 November 2025 and concluding by 31 March 2026. The awarded contract has a gross value of £75,313.20.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering services, particularly those offering mechanical, electrical, and plumbing services. Although the competition was limited, large organisations like STANTEC HYDROCK LIMITED successfully participated by providing specialised expertise. Businesses with capability in innovative design and a robust service offering in related engineering fields may find similar opportunities in future procurements by Lancashire County Council and similar public authorities, enhancing their growth potential in the public sector market.

## Notice

SEZ: Innovation Hub Design Team Appointment - RFQ Process

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084350-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £62,761 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 0LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STANTEC HYDROCK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2025 at 12:45 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084350-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084350-2025
  18th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.stantec.com/uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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