Tender

Invitation to Tender for Chorley Town Centre District Heating Network Feasibility Study

CHORLEY COUNCIL

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21 Nov 2025 at 09:18

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04 Nov 2025 at 16:24

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Summary of the contracting process

Chorley Council is currently in the tender stage of procuring services for a feasibility study concerning a district heating network in Chorley Town Centre. This procurement, valued at £50,000, is set within the services industry category and is located in the UK region of UKD47. The process is an open competition, detailed under the legal basis of the UKPGA 2023/54, and concludes on 24th November 2025 at 12:00 pm. This project is aimed at zoning scenarios and techno-economic evaluations to support the Council's future funding efforts or internal budget decisions, aligning with their net zero objectives by March 2026. The feasibility study will be completed with the support of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and requires the expertise of suppliers adept in conducting detailed assessments that inform policy and budget in the context of local business support.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specializing in feasibility studies, particularly those focused on sustainable energy and urban planning. Given the open, below-threshold procurement method, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, offering a competitive environment based primarily on price (60%) and quality (40%). The project represents an opportunity not only to secure work directly with a public authority but also to contribute to a larger mission of sustainable development within the local community. Suppliers with the capability to perform in-depth assessments that can influence municipal energy initiatives will be well-positioned to participate in this procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for Chorley Town Centre District Heating Network Feasibility Study

Notice Description

This study will encompass various zoning scenarios, techno-economic evaluations, and an assessment of potential community benefits. The findings from these assessments will support the Council in securing future funding, informing internal budgeting decisions, and providing an overview of the initial programme as the borough moves towards its net zero objectives. This work is funded via the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) under the theme Supporting Local Business and as such this stream of work will require completion by the 31st March 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05da40
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075881-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79314000 - Feasibility study

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHORLEY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@chorley.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHORLEY
Postcode
PR7 1AL
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire
Local Authority
Chorley
Electoral Ward
Chorley North West
Westminster Constituency
Chorley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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