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Electoral Printing & Postage

Description: This contract is for delivery of print services for elections and electoral registration for Wyre Borough Council. The contract will commence 4th January 2027 for an initial 2-year period, with the potential to extend for a further 12 months until 3rd January 2030 . The contract is to cover print products during the contract period in relation to: - a) electoral registration; including the annual electoral registration canvass and specified elements of business-as-usual year-round, and b) all scheduled and unscheduled elections in the local authority area. The contract relates to the printing and fulfilment of statutory and legally compliant elections materials including but not limited to poll cards, postal votes, ballot papers, mayoral booklets and envelopes; annual canvass registration materials (HNLs, Canvass Communications, ITRs and envelopes); the year-round (read more...)

Summary: Wyre Borough Council is buying printing and fulfilment for electoral registration and elections across its local authority area. The work covers the annual electoral registration canvass, year-round rolling-registration materials and scheduled or unscheduled elections. Products include poll cards, postal voting packs, ballot papers, mayoral booklets and envelopes, as well as canvass registration forms and related envelopes. This is a combined print-and-postage service for statutory election materials, with anticipated print quantities set out in the tender documents. Delivery is required in the Wyre area, Lancashire.

Specialised Cleaning Services Framework

Description: Lancaster University is looking to re-tender its Specialised Cleaning Services and aims to establish a framework with up to 3 - 5 suppliers on each lot. The purpose of this Framework Agreement is to ensure the University has a sustainable supply of contractors to meet workload demands and achieves best value for money. The Framework Agreement is split into the following lots: Lot 1 - Full Building Deep Cleaning Lot 2 - Emergency and Hazardous cleaning Lot 3 - Bulk en-suite bathroom pod deep cleaning Lot 4 - Bulk oven deep cleaning Lot 5 - Upholstery, curtains, mattresses and carpets Lot 6 - External Cleaning Lot 7 - Weekend and weekday cleaning and support Lot 8 - Ad hoc/general cleaning support A selection process will take place based (read more...)

Summary: Lancaster University is seeking suppliers for specialised cleaning across its campus in Lancaster. The work is divided into eight areas: full-building deep cleans in student accommodation; emergency and hazardous cleaning; bulk deep cleaning of en-suite bathroom pods and ovens; cleaning upholstery, curtains, mattresses and carpets; external cleaning; weekday and weekend cleaning support; and ad hoc general cleaning. External work includes power washing, signage and façade cleaning, while reactive jobs can include water-ingress clean-up, waste removal, stain removal and graffiti removal. Campus venues include the library, sports centre, college bars and preschool. The framework is intended to provide contractors for varying workloads and support value for money.

Purchase of In Vivo Optical Imaging System

Description: Purchase of a In Vivo Optical Imaging System, see document on intend for full details. Please note purchase is VAT exempt

Summary: The University of Lancaster is buying an in vivo optical imaging system for laboratory use. This is specialist optical and precision laboratory equipment, intended to support imaging in living subjects. Delivery is required within the UK, with the listed delivery areas spanning England. The purchase is VAT exempt. The procurement is a single equipment requirement rather than a service or construction project.

Accommodation and Conferencing Software

Description: Lancaster University is looking to procure software that provides a solution to the University's student accommodation, conference, hospitality, and residential management requirements. We are therefore undertaking preliminary market engagement to better understand the range of solutions available to us. An outline of our requirements is available upon request (see "Engagement Process Description"). Please note that the estimated value is based on provision of a multi-functional system for 3 years.

Summary: Lancaster University intends to procure a software system to manage student accommodation, conferences, hospitality and residential services. The purchase is categorised as goods, specifically software and information systems. The university is seeking a multifunctional solution across these operational areas, and is conducting preliminary market engagement to understand the range of available systems and refine its requirements. The buying organisation is Lancaster University, based at Bailrigg in Lancaster. The requirements relate to the university’s accommodation, conference, hospitality and residential management; the procurement data does not identify a separate delivery location.

Arboricultural and Landscaping / Horticultural Framework

Description: Lancaster University is looking to re-tender its Arboricultural and Landscaping / Horticultural Services, and aims to establish a framework for the following lots: Lot 1: Arboricultural Services Lot 2: Landscape & Horticultural Services Sub Lot 2a: Landscape & Horticultural Services Small Works - Estimated PS0 to PS5,000 per commission Sub Lot 2b: Landscape & Horticultural Services Medium Works - Estimated PS5,001 to PS15,000 per commission Sub Lot 2c: Landscape & Horticultural Services Large Works - Estimated PS15,001+ per commission Lot 3: Sports Pitch Reinstatement and Renovation Services Lot 4: Internal Greenery Maintenance Services

Summary: Lancaster University is procuring arboricultural, landscaping, horticultural and sports-ground services through a framework for its estate in Lancaster. The scope is divided into four areas: tree management, including planned works and emergency call-outs; landscape and horticultural services, covering grounds maintenance, planting, biodiversity and hard and soft landscape improvements; sports-pitch reinstatement and renovation; and internal greenery maintenance. Internal greenery includes living features such as the Library Green Wall and Ficus Tree, with potential for additional planted areas. The work covers tree clearing, cutting and maintenance, grass, hedges, shrubs, planting, weed control, litter collection, pitch renovation, drainage repairs, irrigation, pruning, pest and disease control, nutrient management and replacement planting.

Server Infrastructure Upgrade & Maintenance

Description: Lancaster & Morecambe College seeks a suitably qualified supplier to supply, deliver, and install, new server infrastructure and software, for this server upgrade project. The appointed supplier will also provide an on-going maintenance support contract covering the deliverables for this project. This forms part of a 7-year refresh cycle of it's service provision. Lancaster & Morecambe College (LMC) has been providing further education and training at its Morecambe Road campus for over 50 years. The College delivers high quality academic, vocational and work-based learning programmes and is committed to inspiring and developing individuals and businesses. LMC serves a wide geographical catchment area across Lancashire, South Cumbria and North Yorkshire. The College supports approximately 1,500 on-site students and employs around 500 staff, reflecting a mid-sized further education organisation.

Summary: Lancaster and Morecambe College is procuring new server infrastructure and associated software to upgrade its IT environment, including supply, delivery and installation. The requirement also includes ongoing maintenance and support for the equipment and software delivered. This is an information systems, server and IT support requirement, with an element of computer training services. The work is for the College’s Morecambe Road campus in Lancaster, serving a wider educational organisation across Lancashire, South Cumbria and North Yorkshire. The College supports approximately 1,500 on-site students and employs around 500 staff. The project forms part of the College’s planned seven-year refresh cycle for its service provision.

Hastings Road Development

Description: The construction of four new Council houses by redevelopment of the existing garage site. Works shall comprise demolition of the existing garages, site preparation, and construction of 2 cottage style apartments and 2 terraced houses using 'Etopia' MMC panels. The Construction is characterised by the site constraints, MMC, quality of the design and energy efficiency of the construction and social value.

Summary: Lancaster City Council is procuring works to redevelop an existing garage site on Hastings Road in Lancaster and deliver four new Council houses. The scheme comprises demolition of the existing garages, site preparation and construction of two cottage-style apartments and two terraced houses. The homes will use Etopia modern methods of construction (MMC) panels. The requirement combines housing construction with demolition and enabling works, and is shaped by site constraints, the use of MMC, design quality, energy efficiency and social value. It will suit contractors able to manage a complete small residential redevelopment, including site clearance, preparation, structural construction and coordination of the specified panel-based construction approach. The work is classified as construction of houses and multi-dwelling buildings, with associated demolition and building construction activities.

Grease Trap Cleaning

Description: The University, Lancaster University, Bailrigg, LA1 4YW, is inviting tenders on the terms set out in this Invitation to Tender (ITT) for the appointment of a suitably qualified and experienced Service Provider to undertake the routine cleaning, emptying, maintenance, inspection and reporting of grease traps serving student residential kitchen facilities. The service provider shall ensure grease management systems operate efficiently, comply with all applicable legislation and minimise disruption to students and accommodation operations. Lancaster University seeks a Service Provider capable of providing a planned preventative maintenance service together with responsive support where required. *Site Visit The University will host accompanied site visits from the w/c 17/08//2026 onwards, time TBC. The meeting point will be confirmed via the In-Tend clarification function.

Summary: Lancaster University procured routine grease-trap cleaning and servicing for grease traps serving student residential kitchens at its Bailrigg campus in Lancaster. The requirement covers cleaning and emptying, maintenance, inspections and reporting, with planned preventative maintenance and responsive support when needed. The service is intended to keep grease-management systems working efficiently, meet applicable legal requirements and minimise disruption to students and accommodation operations. This is a facilities service combining drainage and waste removal with cleaning and maintenance.

The Provision of Services for Stray Dog Collection and Kennelling

Description: Wyre Council is undertaking a soft market testing exercise to assess the level of interest and capacity within the local market for the provision of stray dog kennelling services. This exercise is intended to inform future procurement considerations and help the Council understand the availability of suitable providers both within Wyre and the surrounding areas. The Council has a statutory responsibility under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 to make arrangements for dealing with stray dogs and is seeking feedback from organisations that may be interested in delivering these services. This engagement is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a formal procurement exercise, invitation to tender, or commitment by Wyre Council to proceed with any future procurement.

Summary: Wyre Borough Council is exploring services for collecting stray dogs and providing kennelling. The work would support the council’s statutory responsibility under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 to make arrangements for dealing with stray dogs. The requirement is for service delivery in Wyre and potentially the surrounding areas, with the council seeking to understand whether suitable providers are available locally or nearby. This is a public-sector animal welfare and environmental service requirement, classified under environmental services. The council is carrying out market research to understand the level of interest and capacity among organisations that could deliver stray dog kennelling services. The intended service would combine collection arrangements with the safe accommodation of stray dogs.

Design and Fit Out Contractor Framework

Description: Lancaster University is inviting interested suppliers to participate in this tender for a Design and Fit-Out Contractor Framework (single operator). Please consider the information contained in this document and any associated attachments.

Summary: The University of Lancaster is seeking a single contractor to establish and operate a design and fit-out construction framework. The work covers building construction and the delivery of design and fit-out projects for the university, typically ranging from £300,000 to £1.5 million per project. The framework is intended for projects at or associated with Lancaster University, whose buyer address is Bailrigg, Lancaster. It is a closed framework with one appointed operator, rather than a multi-supplier arrangement. The requirement is classed as works and is above the relevant procurement threshold. The successful contractor will provide both design capability and fit-out construction delivery, supporting the university’s future capital and refurbishment projects through the framework.