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Chester Fire Station - Battery Installation Project - CPA/SPU/2602F - AWARD

CHESHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

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31 Jul 2025 at 12:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Chester Fire Station Battery Installation Project has completed its procurement process under the North West Construction Hub Small Works Framework. Managed by Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service, this construction project involves laying a concrete base, fitting a GRP Housing, and installing battery and cabling works to link to the solar PV system. The contract, valued at £66,753, was awarded to Schofield and Sons Ltd on 29th July 2025, with a project duration from 8th September 2025 to 30th October 2026. As the final award stage, businesses had submitted expressions of interest by 30th April 2025. This procurement falls under the 'works' category with a CPV classification of 'Construction work'. These efforts are taking place in Cheshire, United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for construction firms skilled in renewable energy installations. Although the expression of interest stage has concluded, the project's focus on sustainable energy solutions affirms the persistent demand for construction services integrating modern energy technologies. Companies with capabilities in concrete work, housing installations, or electrical cabling, particularly those familiar with solar power systems, would have been well-positioned to compete. Working under frameworks like the North West Construction Hub also boosts networking and future collaboration potential.

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Notice Title

Chester Fire Station - Battery Installation Project - CPA/SPU/2602F - AWARD

Notice Description

The work comprises the laying a concrete base, fitting a GRP Housing, Installing battery and cabling works to link battery to the solar PV system, including monitoring do 12 months after installation. Expression of Interest/ capability assessment conducted under the North West Construction Hub Small Works Framework. Outcome of EOI notified 30/4/25. Contract award (signed) 29/7/2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-48cfb060-62ef-4b6d-8fa0-b6ed11d36bfb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b03b3e5e-0d12-4429-8e61-002e0f41b6d4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£66,753 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£66,753 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2025 - 30 Oct 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
Helen Elliott
Contact Email
helen.elliott@cheshire.police.uk
Contact Phone
(0)1606 362063

Buyer Location

Locality
CHESHIRE
Postcode
CW7 2UA
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Winsford Over & Verdin
Westminster Constituency
Mid Cheshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCHOFIELD AND SONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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