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Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) for Cheltenham Ice Rink

CHELTENHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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26 Jan 2026 at 15:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by Cheltenham Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority based in the United Kingdom. The contract titled "Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) for Cheltenham Ice Rink" falls under the goods category with UK region UKK13 as the primary location. This process was at the contract award stage as of 26 January 2026, following a direct procurement method below the threshold and without competition. Key dates include the contract signing on 9 November 2025, with an active period from 10 November 2025 to 9 November 2026. The procurement's legal framework is governed by the UK Public General Acts, specifically document 2023/54.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in energy storage solutions, particularly those capable of delivering battery energy storage systems in accordance with generator unit specifications. SMEs such as John F Hunt Limited, the awarded supplier, demonstrate the potential for small to medium enterprises to engage successfully in such procurement activities. Businesses that can provide efficient energy storage solutions tailored for public amenities, have the chance to leverage this contract to expand their portfolio within the public sector, particularly in regions like UKK13. Such contracts enable suppliers to develop a strong reputation with public authorities, potentially leading to future opportunities in similar projects.

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Notice Title

Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) for Cheltenham Ice Rink

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of a battery energy storage system (BESS) for Cheltenham Ice Rink

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060ee0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006781-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

31122000 - Generator units

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
10 Nov 2025 - 9 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHELTENHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheltenham
Electoral Ward
College
Westminster Constituency
Cheltenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JOHN F HUNT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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