Tender

Delivery of Decarbonisation Works at Marl Pits Leisure Centre, Rawtenstall

ROSSENDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

20 Feb 2026 at 15:39

Summary of the contracting process

Rossendale Borough Council is currently in the tender phase for procuring a contractor to execute decarbonisation works at Marl Pits Leisure Centre in Rawtenstall, United Kingdom. This project is part of the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme and aims to replace fossil fuel-dependent systems to meet the council's environmental goals. Interested contractors must submit their tenders electronically by 18 March 2026 and can direct enquiries until 11 March 2026. The contract period is scheduled to begin on 24 April 2026 and conclude by 31 January 2027. The procurement process follows a competitive flexible procedure, with comprehensive documents provided upfront to facilitate single-stage tender submissions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in district heating plant construction and related energy efficiency sectors. The procurement method encourages participation from small and medium enterprises, making it a viable option for businesses looking to expand into public-sector contracts. The project requires comprehensive construction, installation, and commissioning capabilities, ensuring substantial business growth potential for companies well-versed in mechanical, electrical, and building-fabric interventions. With a substantial value of £1,571,922, the contract highlights Rossendale Borough Council's commitment to sustainability, offering businesses a chance to contribute to significant decarbonisation efforts.

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Notice Title

Delivery of Decarbonisation Works at Marl Pits Leisure Centre, Rawtenstall

Notice Description

Rossendale Borough Council is procuring a suitably qualified contractor to deliver a complete package of heat-decarbonisation and energy-efficiency works at Marl Pits Leisure Centre, Rawtenstall, funded in part through the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS Phase 4). The works must be delivered in accordance with the completed RIBA Stage 4 design, with no design development included in this procurement. The successful contractor will deliver the full construction and installation package (RIBA Stage 5 and 6), including: Site mobilisation and construction phase delivery Procurement and installation of all specified plant, materials and equipment Delivery of all mechanical, electrical and building-fabric interventions necessary to implement the Council's approved design Coordination with Council-appointed consultants and stakeholders Testing, commissioning, performance verification and demonstration of system performance Provision of all as-built information, O&M manuals, warranty information and staff training Final handover, including post-installation support as required The Leisure Centre is the Council's largest carbon emitter, accounting for almost 50% of total energy use across the estate. The required works are essential to replacing fossil-fuel-dependent systems and supporting the Council's decarbonisation commitments. The project must be fully completed, commissioned and handed over by 31 January 2027, in accordance with PSDS funding requirements. All works must comply with applicable UK standards, including BS/EN/ISO requirements, Building Regulations, CDM 2015, CIBSE guidance (including CP1-CP3 for heat pumps), HSE legislation, and all statutory and regulatory obligations referenced in the ITT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065987
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015790-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45251250 - District-heating plant construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,571,922 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,571,922 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Apr 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROSSENDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
kevinfentonclough@rossendalebc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BACUP
Postcode
OL13 0BB
Post Town
Oldham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD46 East Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Rossendale
Electoral Ward
Britannia & Lee Mill
Westminster Constituency
Rossendale and Darwen

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