This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

09 Jun 2026 at 13:46

Tender

15 Apr 2026 at 14:44

Summary of the contracting process

St Helens Council initially initiated a tender process for the service and calibration of workshop equipment at Hardshaw Brook Depot, St Helens. The procurement, titled "Workshop Equipment Service & Calibration," fell under the industry category of repair and maintenance services. The tender process was set to conclude with submissions by 7th May 2026, following an enquiry period ending on 30th April 2026. Although intended to be an open competition under a below-threshold procurement method, the process unfortunately culminated in cancellation due to receiving no bids. The tender cancellation was officially noted on 9th June 2026.

Despite the tender's cancellation, the opportunity still highlights a significant market gap. Businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services, particularly those with experience in service equipment calibration, would find suitable prospects for future opportunities of this nature. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could leverage such openings, taking advantage of their agility and specialised capabilities to cater to specific municipal service needs, positioning themselves well for upcoming similar tenders by local government entities like sub-central public authorities. Collaborating with councils for service contracts can offer stable, repeat business opportunities fostering growth and long-term financial stability.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Workshop Equipment Service & Calibration

Notice Description

St Helens Council invites tenders for the provision of services for the inspection, calibration, and servicing of a variety of workshop equipment at Hardshaw Brook Depot, Parr St, St Helens, WA9 1JR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068354
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054349-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ST HELENS COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ST HELENS
Postcode
WA10 1HP
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD7 Merseyside

Local Authority
St. Helens
Electoral Ward
St Helens Town Centre
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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