This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

09 Jun 2026 at 12:48

Planning

04 Feb 2026 at 09:39

Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire West and Chester Council is currently in the tender stage for a procurement titled "Parcel Lockers," aiming to supply, install, and manage a network of battery-operated parcel lockers within the borough. The procurement falls under the industry categories of lockers and post and courier services, classified under CPV codes 44421720 and 64100000, respectively. Located in Ellesmere Port, UK, this open competition requires bidders to submit their proposals by 7th July 2026, with the enquiry period closing on 30th June 2026. As a public authority - sub-central government, the Council is seeking providers who can guarantee a fixed level of income. The contract period is set to begin on 31st August 2026 and will potentially extend until 2036, emphasising a commitment to both quality and price equally with a 50/50 award criteria.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as it explicitly encourages participation from these groups. Businesses proficient in supplying and managing parcel lockers or related services will find this opportunity particularly relevant, as it aligns with strategic growth in service-based industries and promotes long-term partnerships. The potential for contract renewal through an option to extend by up to five additional years highlights a favourable environment for sustained business development. Companies with innovative solutions to manage logistics and delivery services are well-suited to participate in this concession type procurement process, looking to leverage a well-structured, income-generating public-private collaboration with Cheshire West and Chester Council.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Parcel Lockers

Notice Description

Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council is inviting proposals from appropriately experienced organisations to supply, install, and manage a network of battery-operated parcel lockers within the borough. Providers are required to offer the Council a fixed level of income.

Planning Information

Please visit The Chest for full details www.the-chest.org.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06466c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054294-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, 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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

44421720 - Lockers

64100000 - Post and courier services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
30 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BA
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLD6 Cheshire, TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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