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title: "Chester Fire Station - Battery Installation Project - CPA/SPU/2602F - AWARD"
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# Chester Fire Station - Battery Installation Project - CPA/SPU/2602F - AWARD

Buyer: CHESHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-48cfb060-62ef-4b6d-8fa0-b6ed11d36bfb

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## Summary

The Chester Fire Station Battery Installation Project has completed its procurement process under the North West Construction Hub Small Works Framework. Managed by Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service, this construction project involves laying a concrete base, fitting a GRP Housing, and installing battery and cabling works to link to the solar PV system. The contract, valued at £66,753, was awarded to Schofield and Sons Ltd on 29th July 2025, with a project duration from 8th September 2025 to 30th October 2026. As the final award stage, businesses had submitted expressions of interest by 30th April 2025. This procurement falls under the 'works' category with a CPV classification of 'Construction work'. These efforts are taking place in Cheshire, United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for construction firms skilled in renewable energy installations. Although the expression of interest stage has concluded, the project's focus on sustainable energy solutions affirms the persistent demand for construction services integrating modern energy technologies. Companies with capabilities in concrete work, housing installations, or electrical cabling, particularly those familiar with solar power systems, would have been well-positioned to compete. Working under frameworks like the North West Construction Hub also boosts networking and future collaboration potential.

## Notice

The work comprises the laying a concrete base, fitting a GRP Housing, Installing battery and cabling works to link battery to the solar PV system, including monitoring do 12 months after installation. Expression of Interest/ capability assessment conducted under the North West Construction Hub Small Works Framework. Outcome of EOI notified 30/4/25. Contract award (signed) 29/7/2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b03b3e5e-0d12-4429-8e61-002e0f41b6d4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Sep 2025 - 30 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £66,753 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £66,753 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHESHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | CHESHIRE |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW7 2UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Winsford Over & Verdin |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Cheshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SCHOFIELD AND SONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2025 at 12:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b03b3e5e-0d12-4429-8e61-002e0f41b6d4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b03b3e5e-0d12-4429-8e61-002e0f41b6d4
  31st July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cheshirefire.co.uk

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