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Parcel Lockers

Cheshire West and Chester Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

04 Sep 2026 at 11:23

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

09 Jun 2026 at 13:48

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

04 Feb 2026 at 09:39

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire West and Chester Council procured a parcel-locker service for the borough. The requirement covers the supply, installation and management of a network of battery-operated parcel lockers, with associated parcel storage and post or courier services. The provider is required to offer the Council a fixed level of income. The work is classified as a service and is intended for delivery across the Cheshire West and Chester area. This is a concession arrangement, with the operator managing the locker network as part of the service. The requirement therefore suits businesses able to provide physical locker infrastructure alongside operational management of parcel collection, storage and delivery services within a local-authority area.

The procurement has been completed and awarded through a below-threshold open competition. One lot was evaluated on quality and price, weighted equally at 50% each. INPOST UK LIMITED was selected, with the award active and the contract signed on 4 September 2026. The contract runs from 4 September 2026 to 3 September 2031, with optional extensions of two 24-month periods and one 12-month period, giving a maximum end date of 3 September 2036. The published contract and award value is £0 gross. The tender was for services under a concession regime, and electronic submission was permitted. The contract is below the relevant threshold.

This award demonstrates demand from Cheshire West and Chester Council for a managed parcel-locker network rather than a one-off equipment purchase. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need to design, supply and install battery-operated lockers, operate and maintain them across a borough, and support parcel storage and courier activity. The buyer’s requirement for a fixed level of income also points to the need for a commercially robust operating model that can generate predictable returns for the Council. Relevant providers are likely to have practical experience managing locker infrastructure and logistics services at local-authority scale. The opportunity was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises, although delivery capability remains central.

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Notice Information

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06466c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083823-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
30 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Sep 2026 - 3 Sep 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cheshire West and Chester Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BA
Postcode Area
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
TLD6 Cheshire
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INPOST UK LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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