Planning

Pre-Market Engagement LED Screen Mersey Gateway Bridge

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

13 Oct 2025 at 09:30

Summary of the contracting process

Halton Borough Council, located in Widnes, is currently in the planning phase of a public procurement process for the project titled "Pre-Market Engagement LED Screen Mersey Gateway Bridge." This initiative falls under the goods category within the Radio, Television, Communication, Telecommunication, and Related Equipment industry. The procurement process aims to install, operate, and commercialise an LED advertising screen on the Mersey Gateway Bridge. The entire pre-market engagement is scheduled to conclude on 31st October 2025. All communication and details must be handled through The Chest e-procurement platform, referencing project ID DN793857.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advertising, digital media, and communication technologies. Companies with expertise in managing digital advertising platforms are well-suited to partake in this tender, especially those interested in engaging both local and national markets. The project welcomes participation from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), aligning with Halton Borough Council's procurement strategy to foster diverse business engagement. The planning phase suggests potential for innovative business solutions, driving growth through heightened visibility and new commercial avenues.

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Notice Title

Pre-Market Engagement LED Screen Mersey Gateway Bridge

Notice Description

Halton Borough Council is seeking proposals from qualified advertising companies to manage the installation, operation, and commercialisation of an LED advertising screen mounted on Mersey Gateway Bridge. The objective is to create a high-visibility digital advertising platform that serves both local and national advertisers.

Planning Information

ALL details and communication MUST take place via The Chest e-procurement facility (www.the-chest.org.uk) the project ID is DN793857

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05adf5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064613-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

48500000 - Communication and multimedia software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Oct 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@halton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WIDNES
Postcode
WA8 7QF
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD71 East Merseyside

Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Central & West Bank
Westminster Constituency
Widnes and Halewood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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