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Battery for Cheltenham Ice Rink 2025/26 with option to extend for two further years

CHELTENHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

30 Oct 2025 at 14:12

Award

02 Oct 2025 at 13:24

TenderUpdate

05 Aug 2025 at 15:41

Tender

01 Aug 2025 at 08:12

Summary of the contracting process

On 30th October 2025, Cheltenham Borough Council, a sub-central government authority based in Cheltenham, UK, initiated a procurement process for a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) to support the power needs of the Cheltenham Ice Rink for the 2025/26 season, with an option to extend for two additional years. The procurement involved stages from tender initiation to contract award, with the award of the contract occurring on 2nd October 2025. The tender process was via an open competition method for a below-threshold procurement, focusing on the provision, installation, and technical support of the BESS. Despite successful award and contract to Templant Hire, the process faced setbacks as the contract was cancelled on 21st October 2025 due to the supplier's withdrawal.

This tender process presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in energy solutions, particularly those offering hybrid energy systems and battery packs, to expand their portfolio and potentially engage in future extensions. Companies like small to medium enterprises, classified as SMEs, who have expertise in power supply and energy distribution services, are well-suited to compete. Despite the cancellation of the current contract, future re-tendering opportunities may arise, offering a scope for businesses to enter or strengthen their presence in the public procurement sector, providing essential solutions for public infrastructure projects like the seasonal ice rink.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Battery for Cheltenham Ice Rink 2025/26 with option to extend for two further years

Notice Description

The Council is seeking quotations from qualified suppliers for the provision, installation, and technical support of a battery energy storage system (BESS) to be used as part of a hybrid power solution for the seasonal ice rink located in Imperial Gardens. The battery system will work in conjunction with the mains electricity supply and a 200-300kVA generator. This document sets out the technical and operational requirements for the battery system, as well as expectations for support and delivery logistics.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056add
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069757-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

65 - Public utilities


CPV Codes

30237280 - Power supply accessories

31422000 - Battery packs

65400000 - Other sources of energy supplies and distribution

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£82,599 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20252 months ago
Contract Period
27 Oct 2025 - 30 Jan 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Cancelled

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHELTENHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@publicagroup.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELTENHAM
Postcode
GL50 9SA
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK13 Gloucestershire CC

Local Authority
Cheltenham
Electoral Ward
College
Westminster Constituency
Cheltenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TEMPLANT HIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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