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title: "Lancaster Canal Quarter: Coopers Fields - Affordable Housing Development Opportunity Site"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068681"
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buyer: "LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL"
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# Lancaster Canal Quarter: Coopers Fields - Affordable Housing Development Opportunity Site

Buyer: LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068681

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## Summary

Lancaster City Council is inviting tenders for the "Lancaster Canal Quarter: Coopers Fields - Affordable Housing Development Opportunity Site," which falls under the works category. The procurement process aims to appoint a housing developer to collaborate with the council in delivering its housing regeneration goals within the Lancaster Canal Quarter area. Situated in Lancaster, United Kingdom, this initiative seeks expertise in site preparation, construction, and civil engineering services. The procurement stage is currently active, having commenced on 20th April 2026, with a deadline for expression of interest set for 18th May 2026. The process follows a Competitive Flexible with Dialogue approach, allowing for collaborative development and optimisation of proposals through dialogue stages. This flexible procedure has four main stages, which involve progressive engagement and selection up to the final tender submission.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in architectural, construction, and real estate services. It particularly appeals to Registered Providers, developers with registered status, and those with the capacity to partner with RPs aiming to engage in the affordable housing sector. With a projected gross value of £36 million, the development seeks to enhance the Lancaster Canal Quarter into a vibrant mixed-use neighbourhood, benefiting the city's position as a sub-regional centre and improving its housing, cultural, and leisure offerings. The opportunity is suitable for SME participation and provides a platform for business growth through integration with the council's ambitious urban regeneration plans.

## Notice

Lancaster City Council is seeking to appoint a preferred housing developer partner to assist in delivering its housing regeneration ambitions for a specific city council owned site designated for early release within the Lancaster Canal Quarter regeneration area. The council has issued a Tender Notice and Invitation to Participate (ITP) for parties interested in taking forward the 0.9ha Coopers Fields site to deliver a mix of affordable and social housing in line with its adopted objectives. The council is particularly interested to hear from Registered Providers (RPs), developers with registered provider status in their business group, those with demonstrable capacity to partner with RPs, or those who are interested and may not fit in the above categories but would still be capable of delivering the same outcomes. The regeneration of the Canal Quarter area is critical to enhancing Lancaster's role as a sub-regional centre and boosting its housing, commercial, cultural and leisure offer. Our ambitious vision is for a vibrant, sustainable and active Canal Quarter, integrated with the Lancaster Canal and served by areas of new public open space. A Quarter where contemporary development and hidden heritage can combine to create a diverse residential, commercial, cultural and recreational neighbourhood.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035706-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,000,000 |
| Lots value | £36,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 | TLD4 Lancashire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 70 - Real estate services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45100000 - Site preparation work
- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- 70000000 - Real estate services
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2026 at 13:50 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035706-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035706-2026
  20th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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