Electric Vehicle (EV) Charge Point Hub at Auction Mart Car Park

Description: Lancaster City Council is seeking to appoint a supplier to deliver an integrated Electric Vehicle (EV) Charge Point Hub at Auction Mart Car Park, Thurnham Street, Lancaster, LA1 1XU. The installation will include: -EV charge points -Solar canopies -Battery storage

Summary: Lancaster City Council is poised to launch a procurement process titled "Electric Vehicle (EV) Charge Point Hub at Auction Mart Car Park," located at Thurnham Street, Lancaster. This planned procurement, in the 'planning' stage as of 4th December 2025, falls under the category of electrical installation services. The procurement method is an open competition, catering to works below the threshold. Prospective businesses should note key deadlines, including the enquiry period closing on 23rd January 2026 and the tender submission deadline set for 6th February 2026. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 19th February 2026 and conclude on 19th February 2036.

Summer Bedding Plants 2026

Description: Supply of bedding plants for the summer of 2026

Summary: Lancaster City Council has initiated an open procurement process for the supply of summer bedding plants for the year 2026. The tender, issued under reference DN799236, falls under the "goods" category and is open for small and medium-sized enterprises to participate. The procurement stage is currently active, and interested parties should submit their bids by 12:00 noon on 17th December 2025. The contract, valued at £31,200, will span from 1st January 2026 to 31st July 2026. The project location is Lancaster, United Kingdom, and it specifically targets businesses capable of supplying live plants, bulbs, roots, cuttings, and slips.

Fleetwood to Knott End Ferry Service

Description: Tenders are being invited from Operators on the basis that the Contract will be for a period of 3 years with the option of a 2-year extension, commencing on 12 April 2026. The successful Operator will enter into a Lease of the Ferry Dock (including buildings) and Knott End slipway defined in the Contract to assist in the performance of the Ferry Service. The contract is to provide an annual passenger ferry service between Fleetwood and Knott End. The service is classed as Inland waters - Category C - Tidal river, estuary where the significant wave height could not be expected to exceed 1.2m at any time. It is subject to tidal restrictions which may reduce the number of sailings possible. The Service will operate at least once (read more...)

Summary: Wyre Borough Council is currently in the tender stage for a public procurement opportunity titled "Fleetwood to Knott End Ferry Service," focusing on transport services within the UKD4 region in the United Kingdom. This contract, categorised under services, is valued at £1,000,000 and involves providing an annual passenger ferry service classified as inland waters (Category C - Tidal river, estuary). The contract begins on 12 April 2026 and spans three years with an option for a two-year extension. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 19 January 2026, following an open procurement procedure. The opportunity includes leasing facilities such as the ferry dock and slipway as part of the service operation.

Bob Williamson Park Young Children's area inclusivity Project

Description: Bob Williamson Park in Hambleton, Lancashire has a young children's area. The area needs to be made more inclusive through the joining of the existing soft pour base activity islands and benches using similar soft pour surfacing - this is currently grass and makes the area less usable during periods of heavy rain especially for those with prams or disability equipment. Further the metal entrances need to be replaced to make them accessible by all. The Council are also looking to add further play equipment for use by children less able and to replace the existing roundabout with an accessible version. Required - Provision and installation of around 240 sqms of black wetpour. Provision and installation of 2 accessible park gates approximately 1m 20cm high. Provision and installation (read more...)

Summary: Hambleton Parish Council is seeking to enhance the inclusivity of the young children's area in Bob Williamson Park, located in Hambleton, Lancashire. The project involves joining existing activity islands with soft pour surfacing and replacing metal entrances to improve accessibility for prams and disability equipment. Additionally, there is a plan to install new play equipment suitable for children of all abilities, including an accessible roundabout. The tender, identified by OCID ocds-h6vhtk-05dfde, is currently in the tender update stage. This open procurement competition entails a submission deadline of 21 January 2026, extended to accommodate year-end closures. Enquiries and submissions should be directed to clerk@hambletonparishcouncil.org.uk before the enquiry period closes on 15 December 2025.

Renewable and Low-Carbon Energy Landscape Sensitivity Assessment

Description: As part of the preparation of the Local Plan for Lancaster District the Council is seeking to commission a 'Renewable and Low-Carbon Energy Landscape Sensitivity Assessment'.

Summary: Lancaster City Council is seeking to commission a 'Renewable and Low-Carbon Energy Landscape Sensitivity Assessment' as part of its Local Plan preparation for Lancaster District. This tender, currently in the tender stage, focuses on the 'Research and development services and related consultancy services' industry category. Located in Morecambe, United Kingdom, the procurement process is open and classified as below the threshold. Interested suppliers can access and submit the required documents via the ProContract North eTendering portal. The tender period closes on 19th December 2025, with a contract period scheduled from 19th January 2026 to 31st August 2026.

Renewable and Low-Carbon Energy Landscape Sensitivity Assessment

Description: As part of the preparation of the Local Plan for Lancaster District the Council is seeking to commission a 'Renewable and Low-Carbon Energy Landscape Sensitivity Assessment'.

Summary: Lancaster City Council is initiating an open procurement process for a project titled "Renewable and Low-Carbon Energy Landscape Sensitivity Assessment" as part of their Local Plan preparation. This tender is within the services industry category, specifically focusing on research and development consultancy services. The procurement is being conducted from Morecambe, United Kingdom, where the council is located. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 19th December 2025, with the contract period slated to start on 19th January 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2026. This opportunity follows a below-threshold open competition method, providing accessible tender documents via the ProContract North eTendering portal.

Renewable and Low-Carbon Energy Landscape Sensitivity Assessment

Description: As part of the preparation of the Local Plan for Lancaster District the Council is seeking to commission a 'Renewable and Low-Carbon Energy Landscape Sensitivity Assessment'.

Summary: The Lancaster City Council is conducting a procurement process titled "Renewable and Low-Carbon Energy Landscape Sensitivity Assessment", targeting the research and development services industry. This tender is currently active, with a submission deadline set for 19th December 2025. The procurement process is part of the preparation of the Local Plan for Lancaster District, located in Morecambe, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is in the Tender phase, and it operates under an open competition procurement method, suitable for projects below the financial threshold. Key roles are managed by Mrs Gillian Dobson, the contact point at Lancaster City Council.

Bob Williamson Park Young Children's area inclusivity Project

Description: Bob Williamson Park in Hambleton, Lancashire has a young children's area. The area needs to be made more inclusive through the joining of the existing soft pour base activity islands and benches using similar soft pour surfacing - this is currently grass and makes the area less usable during periods of heavy rain especially for those with prams or disability equipment. Further the metal entrances need to be replaced to make them accessible by all. The Council are also looking to add further play equipment for use by children less able and to replace the existing roundabout with an accessible version. Required - Provision and installation of around 240 sqms of black wetpour. Provision and installation of 2 accessible park gates approximately 1m 20cm high. Provision and installation (read more...)

Summary: Hambleton Parish Council is seeking to enhance the inclusivity of the young children's area in Bob Williamson Park, located in Hambleton, Lancashire. The project involves joining existing activity islands with soft pour surfacing and replacing metal entrances to improve accessibility for prams and disability equipment. Additionally, there is a plan to install new play equipment suitable for children of all abilities, including an accessible roundabout. The tender, identified by OCID ocds-h6vhtk-05dfde, is currently in the tender update stage. This open procurement competition entails a submission deadline of 21 January 2026, extended to accommodate year-end closures. Enquiries and submissions should be directed to clerk@hambletonparishcouncil.org.uk before the enquiry period closes on 15 December 2025.

Metal Roofing Sheet Refurbishment Works

Description: The Council is seeking to appoint a supplier in relation to Metal Roofing sheet Refurbishment Works. The full scope as outlined in the Tender Information Pack attached. The City Council owns a range of Commercial and Corporate properties, including Lancaster Bus Station, White Lund Depot Workshops and Salt Ayre Leisure Centre. These properties all have metal roofing sheet which has been identified for refurbishment, along with other roof related works. By way of an overview, works include re-coating the metal roofing sheet, cut edge treatment, soft and fascia patch repair and treatment, gutter cleaning and lining. These properties are busy operational sites, mostly open to the public. The continuation of operations with minimal disruption will be essential for the success of these projects.

Summary: Lancaster City Council is currently in the tender stage for a procurement titled "Metal Roofing Sheet Refurbishment Works." The tender relates to the refurbishment of metal roofing sheets on several properties, including Lancaster Bus Station and White Lund Depot Workshops. These busy operational sites require minimal disruption during the project. The industry category is under construction works, specifically roof frames and coverings. This open competition procurement process is part of a below-threshold opportunity, with a total estimated value of £1,200,000. Interested suppliers must submit their applications electronically through ProContract by 19th December 2025. The contracting period is scheduled from 6th April 2026 to 30th October 2026.

Skerton School and Mainway Regeneration - Preliminary Market Engagement

Description: Lancaster City Council is launching this Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) to seek responses from developers and investors on potential partnership and investment structures to help shape and lead the delivery of two mayor housing schemes. The Council seeks partnership approaches that bring forward investment, delivery expertise, and innovative funding and risk-sharing solutions and bridge viability challenges in the early years of operation. This PME is designed to explore opportunities for partnership that will enable immediate delivery and bring forward the Council's long-term regeneration respectively for: Skerton School is a planning-approved scheme for around 135 affordable and social homes. It is ready to proceed either as a stand-alone development or as the enabling first phase of the Mainway regeneration. The Council is seeking a partner to lead delivery of (read more...)

Summary: Lancaster City Council is planning a public procurement process titled “Skerton School and Mainway Regeneration - Preliminary Market Engagement” in Lancaster, United Kingdom. The process involves the construction and regeneration of housing schemes and falls within the construction, real estate, and architectural services industries. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a key milestone involving market engagement scheduled until 12 December 2025. The project encompasses a planning-approved scheme for 135 affordable and social homes, with a long-term regeneration plan for the Mainway Estate, offering up to 400 new dwellings. The procurement process will explore partnership and investment opportunities to address viability challenges for the project’s early years, with contracts expected to run from April 2027 to March 2029.