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Phase 1 - Silicon Sands Campus

Published
Published 21 November 2025
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Overview

Blackpool Borough Council has awarded a £250 million concession contract to HOCHTIEF DATA CENTRE PARTNER UK LTD to invest, develop and operate an exemplar data centre with ancillary office accommodation at the Silicon Sands site in the Blackpool Airport Enterprise Zone, and to connect the data centre's heat to a local heat network. The project, which is now in delivery, aims to generate economic and social benefits including skilled employment, educational opportunities, and attraction of high-tech companies and investment to the region. The land will be made available on a 250-year lease.

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Works
Estimated value
£250,000,000
Procedure
Selective
SME suitable
Yes
Published
21 November 2025
Questions by
11 December 2025
Classification (CPV)
District heatingConstruction work for commercial buildingsHeating worksHeating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation workInformation systems and serversEnergy and related servicesComputer-related management servicesComputer network services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£250,000,000
Award date
20 July 2026
Contract period
14 June 2026 → 14 June 2099
Winner
  • HOCHTIEF DATA CENTRE PARTNER UK LTD

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    22 July 2026

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  2. Contract Notice

    21 November 2025

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