--- title: "Cheshire and Warrington Outline Energy Plan" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-93effc6f-bac4-41d4-9a23-5c2890bba1dc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-93effc6f-bac4-41d4-9a23-5c2890bba1dc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-93effc6f-bac4-41d4-9a23-5c2890bba1dc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-93effc6f-bac4-41d4-9a23-5c2890bba1dc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ENTERPRISE CHESHIRE AND WARRINGTON" published: "2026-03-06" --- # Cheshire and Warrington Outline Energy Plan Buyer: ENTERPRISE CHESHIRE AND WARRINGTON Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-93effc6f-bac4-41d4-9a23-5c2890bba1dc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-93effc6f-bac4-41d4-9a23-5c2890bba1dc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-93effc6f-bac4-41d4-9a23-5c2890bba1dc.json) ## Summary Enterprise Cheshire and Warrington is inviting consultancy bids for the Cheshire and Warrington Outline Energy Plan, a project pivotal for the region's energy infrastructure and spatial planning. This tender seeks research services, aiming to provide a robust evidence base vital for future investment and sustainability aligned with local development ambitions. Located in Winsford, the procurement process follows an open procedure below the threshold, with the tender period ending on 11th March 2026 and contract commencement slated for 23rd March 2026. The project aligns with industry code 73110000 and focuses on providing consultancy on research services across the Cheshire and Warrington locality. This project represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for consultancies specialising in energy transition and strategic planning. The contract, valued at £75,000, is well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs capable of strategic engagement and offering innovative solutions. The successful bidder will have the chance to contribute to energy infrastructure development and enhance regional capabilities concerning clean energy adoption. Participating in this tender could position businesses advantageously for future funding rounds and collaborative ventures with public entities across Cheshire and Warrington. ## Notice ECW, on behalf of and in coordination with Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire East, and Warrington Borough Councils, is seeking to appoint consultancy support to produce a Cheshire and Warrington Outline Energy Plan; providing the evidence base to support local growth ambitions and investment pipeline development, support future spatial development work in Cheshire and Warrington, and support engagement in the NESO Regional Energy Strategic Planning (RESP) process. This commission will provide a strong local evidence base for current and future demand, and build the case for investment in energy infrastructure to support both local growth ambitions and commitments in our Sustainable and Inclusive Economic Strategy to support the local energy transition and government ambitions for Clean Power by 2030. Clean Energy is one vital component of Cheshire and Warrington growth ambitions, with unique existing (e.g. VisNet, Gas Storage Facilities) and upcoming (e.g. HyNet, HALEU) infrastructure providing substantial opportunities for us to pioneer approaches to clean power and industrial decarbonisation. This infrastructure will support wider growth opportunities, ensuring that Cheshire and Warrington is an attractive location for housing growth, business development, and reindustrialisation. To better grasp this opportunity, it is vital we: 1. Better understand our baseline energy demand. 2. Have access to light-touch scenario planning to anticipate the likely changes to generation and demand over the next 5-10 years. 3. Can clearly and consistently produce early evidence for RESP, DSO, and NGET to secure strategic reinforcement to grid. 4. Understand the integration of different energy transition vectors across the C&W landscape. 5. Can drive investment to strategically vital energy projects in Cheshire and Warrington that support wider economic development. This commission will provide the foundation for attracting inward investment in Cheshire and Warrington. In the first instance it will ensure a clear understanding of the current and future energy infrastructure requirements, supporting the business case for major developments currently stalled by grid constraints (e.g. Mersey Ring), and position the region competitively for national funding streams in 2027-28 which will be available via DSO ED3, potential T3 re-openers, and the NESO RESP process. This ITT sets out the information which is required in order to assess the suitability of bidders in terms of their technical approach and solutions, stakeholder engagement and relationships management, quality assurange and project management approach, and value for money to meet the requirements of ECW for the development of a Cheshire and Warrington Outline Energy Plan. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31762c28-4ad8-4918-9b9a-4365b1d83bac | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 23 Mar 2026 - 25 Sep 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £75,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ENTERPRISE CHESHIRE AND WARRINGTON | | Locality | WINSFORD | | Post town | Crewe | | Postcode | CW7 1AH | | 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 Dene | | Westminster constituency | Mid Cheshire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services ## Release History - 6 Mar 2026 at 14:37 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31762c28-4ad8-4918-9b9a-4365b1d83bac - 16 Feb 2026 at 17:44 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31762c28-4ad8-4918-9b9a-4365b1d83bac - 16 Feb 2026 at 15:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31762c28-4ad8-4918-9b9a-4365b1d83bac ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31762c28-4ad8-4918-9b9a-4365b1d83bac 6th March 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fe72551b-b5c7-44a9-95da-f514124e4432 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f81fcb60-5cad-4ec6-8e64-aaf1e9f3a906 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d8bade9f-4ce8-4a9f-b1e9-15078696da52 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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