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Electricity Points of Connection - Handforth Garden Village

CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL

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24 Apr 2026 at 08:35

Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire East Council has completed a procurement process to secure electricity points of connection for the Handforth Garden Village. This service-oriented contract falls under the 'electricity distribution and related services' category and was awarded to Electricity North West Ltd. The contract, valued at approximately £83,202.22 excluding VAT, runs from 17th February 2026 to 30th June 2026. Located in Crewe, Cheshire East Council is the buying organisation for this procurement, and the process took place at the award stage with the final contract being signed on 17th February 2026. The procurement method was classified as below threshold, and the contracting authority operates as a sub-central government entity.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in electricity services, particularly those capable of providing electricity distribution solutions. Large-scale businesses or entities with experience serving public authorities will find themselves well-suited to similar opportunities. This contract evidences an investment in infrastructure that supports community development, offering exposure to further electricity projects under government procurement schemes. The ability to establish and maintain points of connection efficiently is vital for competing in future tenders concerning urban planning and utility services.

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Notice Title

Electricity Points of Connection - Handforth Garden Village

Notice Description

To secure points of connection for an electricity supply to Handforth Garden Village.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068a4c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037387-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities


CPV Codes

65300000 - Electricity distribution and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£83,202 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2026 - 30 Jun 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
CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CREWE
Postcode
CW1 2JZ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Crewe Central
Westminster Constituency
Crewe and Nantwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELECTRICITY NORTH WEST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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