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Ackhurst Depot - Redevelopment

SOUTH RIBBLE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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18 Nov 2025 at 10:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Ackhurst Depot Redevelopment project involves South Ribble Borough Council as the buying organisation. This project, located in Chorley (PR7 1NH), falls under the construction industry category, specifically building construction work. The procurement process followed an open procedure, which allows participation from a broad range of suppliers. With the contract valued at £2,000,000, the process has advanced to the award stage, with key dates including the contract start date on 14 April 2025 and completion by 31 March 2026. The tender period concluded on 4 March 2025.

This development project represents significant business opportunities, especially for firms in the building and construction sectors. Although not tailored expressly for SMEs or VCSEs, proficient construction companies with the capacity to undertake extensive redevelopment work, such as adapting existing structures and developing secure storage and traffic circulation areas, could find substantial growth potential here. The successful bidder, Cunard Construction Ltd, exemplifies the kind of contractor suited to handle such a comprehensive redevelopment project.

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Notice Title

Ackhurst Depot - Redevelopment

Notice Description

offers were made. Contract summary Industry Construction work - 45000000 Location of contract PR7 1NH Value of contract PS2,000,000 Procurement reference CHORL001-DN761360-59431824 Published date 31 January 2025 Closing date 4 March 2025 Closing time 5pm Contract start date 14 April 2025 Contract end date 31 March 2026 Contract type Works Procedure type Open procedure (below threshold) What is an open procedure (below threshold)? Contract is suitable for SMEs? No Contract is suitable for VCSEs? No Description Chorley Borough Council is inviting tenders for the Ackhurst Road Depot Redevelopment Project. The work package is to redevelop the existing site to accommodate Chorley Council Depot Services which will be relocated from the existing depot currently operated from the Bengal Street site in Chorley. The works in summary will involve: *refer to preliminaries and appendices for further detail: Redevelopment of 2 existing units on site referred to as Building A and B on the architect plans Building A is to be redeveloped to accommodate welfare facilities, office provision and workshop on the ground floor. Building B - to support the accommodation of vehicle storage and secure internal storage areas. Wider hardstanding areas to be redeveloped to deliver Waster Transfer Area Parking and Circulation space for traffic flow As part of the pre-construction services package of works we will be seeking to explore opportunities

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-630d63c7-ed99-41b2-a225-91a443f7fdd4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77bb02ba-6dc6-4750-8118-89ca94773f1a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£61,161 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£61,161 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH RIBBLE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEYLAND
Postcode
PR25 1DH
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Ribble
Electoral Ward
Broadfield
Westminster Constituency
South Ribble

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CUNARD CONSTRUCTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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