---
title: "Lancaster Bus Station Security"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0788a9"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0788a9.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "Lancaster City Council"
published: "2026-10-15"
---

# Lancaster Bus Station Security

Buyer: Lancaster City Council  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0788a9

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## Summary

Lancaster City Council bought weekend security services for Lancaster Bus Station. The requirement is public security work focused on the bus station and its weekend operations, delivered in Lancaster.

The procurement is complete and the contract is active. Lancaster City Council used a below-threshold limited competition. Castlegate Security Services Ltd was awarded the contract. It was signed on 9 March 2026 and runs from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2028. The contract value is £50,215.95 excluding VAT (£60,259.14 including VAT). The procurement was for one lot.

This requirement is relevant to security firms able to provide weekend security at a bus station. The selected supplier, Castlegate Security Services Ltd, is identified as an SME, showing that a smaller supplier has delivered this type of contract for Lancaster City Council. A credible competitor would need to demonstrate that it can provide dependable security cover suited to the bus station’s weekend operations. The procurement used a limited competition, so firms seeking similar council work should be prepared to compete through that route.

## Notice

Security for Lancaster Bus Station across the weekend

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/097542-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £50,215 |

## 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 |
| Postcode area | 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 | Castlegate Security Services LTD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75241000 - Public security services

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2026 at 14:43 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/097542-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/097542-2026
  15th October 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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