Planning

*Market Engagement Cancelled*

ST HELENS COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

05 Jan 2026 at 12:57

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

17 Dec 2025 at 13:13

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

17 Dec 2025 at 10:04

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

17 Dec 2025 at 09:47

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

St Helens Council is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process regarding the development of a town-wide, low-carbon heat network. This initiative falls under the services category, specifically focusing on energy and related services, as well as engineering design. The contract is scheduled to start on 1st October 2027 and end on 30th September 2030. Located in the UKD7 region, the council's procurement is currently at the soft market testing phase, initially planned to involve a market engagement session, which has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. The planning process includes a Soft Market Testing exercise, set to conclude by 23rd January 2026, with a webinar planned for 8th January 2026. St Helens Council, a public authority under sub-central government level, is facilitating the process, seeking to shape and inform the proposed network with input from potential suppliers.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses in the energy and engineering design sectors to engage with a transformative project focusing on low-carbon solutions. Companies with expertise in these fields can contribute to the development of sustainable energy infrastructures, potentially expanding their portfolios within public sector collaborations. The ongoing soft market testing aims to gather insights and expertise, allowing businesses with relevant experience to influence future procurement stages without commitment to eventual contracts. Businesses looking to enhance their growth through sustainable development projects may find this opportunity particularly well-suited to their strategic objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

*Market Engagement Cancelled*

Notice Description

Due to unforeseen circumstances the council has decided to postpone the market engagement, with potential to revisit at a later date. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Planning Information

*Market Engagement Cancelled* Due to unforeseen circumstances the council has decided to postpone the market engagement, with potential to revisit at a later date. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f75f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000293-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71314000 - Energy and related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2027 - 30 Sep 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ST HELENS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@star-procurement.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ST HELENS
Postcode
WA10 1HP
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
TLD7 Merseyside
Local Authority
St. Helens
Electoral Ward
St Helens Town Centre
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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