---
title: "Emergency heaters"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06053d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-14"
---

# Emergency heaters

Buyer: LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06053d

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## Summary

Lancaster City Council has successfully completed a procurement process for the supply of emergency heaters, necessitated by the failure of the heating system at the White Lund Depot. The contract, titled "Emergency heaters," falls under the works industry category, specifically central-heating installation work (CPV code: 45331100), and operates within the geographical area of Lancaster (Postal Code: LA1 1PJ, Region: UKD44). This procurement was executed using a direct method below the usual competition threshold, as dictated by UK legislation 2023/54. The contract was awarded to The James Mercer Group, with the award finalised on 12 January 2026 and set to span from 27 January to 9 February 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in heating and installation services, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as exemplified by The James Mercer Group, the awarded supplier. Companies with expertise in emergency heating solutions or those looking to expand their services into public sector work within the United Kingdom would find such contracts advantageous for business growth. The direct procurement method and sub-threshold nature of this tender highlight the potential for SMEs to participate and secure contracts without the need for competitive tendering, allowing for strategic positioning and capacity building in government contracts.

## Notice

Heaters required due to failure of White Lund Depot heating system

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002908-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 Jan 2026 - 9 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,750 |

## 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 | THE JAMES MERCER GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45331100 - Central-heating installation work

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2026 at 08:45 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002908-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002908-2026
  14th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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