---
title: "Boiler Upgrades"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a6fc"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-28"
---

# Boiler Upgrades

Buyer: LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a6fc

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

Works to upgrade the Storey Boiler Plant

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050021-2026 |
| 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 | 28 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 24 May 2026 - 1 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £139,719 |

## 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

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 42161000 - Hot-water boilers
- 45330000 - Plumbing and sanitary works

## Release History

- 28 May 2026 at 07:57 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050021-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050021-2026
  28th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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