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

CHORLEY COUNCIL

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09 Feb 2026 at 11:27

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process overseen by Chorley Council involved an Invitation to Tender for a feasibility study focusing on a district heating network within Chorley Town Centre. This project, aimed at supporting the Council's move towards its net-zero objectives, required techno-economic evaluations and community benefit assessments. The procurement falls under the services category and is classified under the CPV code 71241000 for feasibility studies. Located in the UKD47 region, the contract was awarded on 19th January 2026, with a completion date of 31st March 2026. The procurement method was below threshold – unknown, and the process has progressed to the award stage, with the contract status marked as active.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialised in energy solutions, urban planning, or climate strategy consultancy. Businesses capable of delivering in-depth feasibility studies and possessing expertise in district heating networks are particularly well-positioned to benefit. The requirement for holistic assessments to inform future funding and internal budgeting decisions indicates an opening for firms focusing on sustainable urban development, thereby offering avenues for growth and collaboration with local authorities like Chorley Council. The contract with a gross value of £51,964 also exemplifies the tangible financial opportunities arising from such public sector engagements.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064aef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011302-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£51,964 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHORLEY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified

Local Authority
Chorley
Electoral Ward
Chorley North West
Westminster Constituency
Chorley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONCEPT ENERGY SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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