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title: "Ackhurst Depot - Redevelopment"
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# Ackhurst Depot - Redevelopment

Buyer: SOUTH RIBBLE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-630d63c7-ed99-41b2-a225-91a443f7fdd4

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Ackhurst Depot Redevelopment project involves South Ribble Borough Council as the buying organisation. This project, located in Chorley (PR7 1NH), falls under the construction industry category, specifically building construction work. The procurement process followed an open procedure, which allows participation from a broad range of suppliers. With the contract valued at £2,000,000, the process has advanced to the award stage, with key dates including the contract start date on 14 April 2025 and completion by 31 March 2026. The tender period concluded on 4 March 2025.

This development project represents significant business opportunities, especially for firms in the building and construction sectors. Although not tailored expressly for SMEs or VCSEs, proficient construction companies with the capacity to undertake extensive redevelopment work, such as adapting existing structures and developing secure storage and traffic circulation areas, could find substantial growth potential here. The successful bidder, Cunard Construction Ltd, exemplifies the kind of contractor suited to handle such a comprehensive redevelopment project.

## Notice

offers were made. Contract summary Industry Construction work - 45000000 Location of contract PR7 1NH Value of contract PS2,000,000 Procurement reference CHORL001-DN761360-59431824 Published date 31 January 2025 Closing date 4 March 2025 Closing time 5pm Contract start date 14 April 2025 Contract end date 31 March 2026 Contract type Works Procedure type Open procedure (below threshold) What is an open procedure (below threshold)? Contract is suitable for SMEs? No Contract is suitable for VCSEs? No Description Chorley Borough Council is inviting tenders for the Ackhurst Road Depot Redevelopment Project. The work package is to redevelop the existing site to accommodate Chorley Council Depot Services which will be relocated from the existing depot currently operated from the Bengal Street site in Chorley. The works in summary will involve: *refer to preliminaries and appendices for further detail: Redevelopment of 2 existing units on site referred to as Building A and B on the architect plans Building A is to be redeveloped to accommodate welfare facilities, office provision and workshop on the ground floor. Building B - to support the accommodation of vehicle storage and secure internal storage areas. Wider hardstanding areas to be redeveloped to deliver Waster Transfer Area Parking and Circulation space for traffic flow As part of the pre-construction services package of works we will be seeking to explore opportunities

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77bb02ba-6dc6-4750-8118-89ca94773f1a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £61,161 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £61,161 |
| 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 | SOUTH RIBBLE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEYLAND |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR25 1DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | South Ribble |
| Electoral ward | Broadfield |
| Westminster constituency | South Ribble |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CUNARD CONSTRUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45210000 - Building construction work

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2025 at 10:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77bb02ba-6dc6-4750-8118-89ca94773f1a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77bb02ba-6dc6-4750-8118-89ca94773f1a
  18th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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