--- title: "Battery for Cheltenham Ice Rink 2025/26 with option to extend for two further years" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056add" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-056add" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056add.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056add.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CHELTENHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2025-10-30" --- # Battery for Cheltenham Ice Rink 2025/26 with option to extend for two further years Buyer: CHELTENHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056add [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-056add) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056add.json) ## Summary On 30th October 2025, Cheltenham Borough Council, a sub-central government authority based in Cheltenham, UK, initiated a procurement process for a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) to support the power needs of the Cheltenham Ice Rink for the 2025/26 season, with an option to extend for two additional years. The procurement involved stages from tender initiation to contract award, with the award of the contract occurring on 2nd October 2025. The tender process was via an open competition method for a below-threshold procurement, focusing on the provision, installation, and technical support of the BESS. Despite successful award and contract to Templant Hire, the process faced setbacks as the contract was cancelled on 21st October 2025 due to the supplier's withdrawal. This tender process presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in energy solutions, particularly those offering hybrid energy systems and battery packs, to expand their portfolio and potentially engage in future extensions. Companies like small to medium enterprises, classified as SMEs, who have expertise in power supply and energy distribution services, are well-suited to compete. Despite the cancellation of the current contract, future re-tendering opportunities may arise, offering a scope for businesses to enter or strengthen their presence in the public procurement sector, providing essential solutions for public infrastructure projects like the seasonal ice rink. ## Notice The Council is seeking quotations from qualified suppliers for the provision, installation, and technical support of a battery energy storage system (BESS) to be used as part of a hybrid power solution for the seasonal ice rink located in Imperial Gardens. The battery system will work in conjunction with the mains electricity supply and a 200-300kVA generator. This document sets out the technical and operational requirements for the battery system, as well as expectations for support and delivery logistics. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069757-2025 | | Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 16 Sep 2025 | | Contract period | 27 Oct 2025 - 30 Jan 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £45,000 | | Lots value | £45,000 | | Awards value | £82,599 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Cancelled | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CHELTENHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Additional buyers | Missing | | Locality | CHELTENHAM | | Post town | Gloucester | | Postcode | GL50 9SA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC | | Local authority | Cheltenham | | Electoral ward | College | | Westminster constituency | Cheltenham | | Delivery location | TLK13 Gloucestershire CC | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | TEMPLANT HIRE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 65 - Public utilities ### Codes - 30237280 - Power supply accessories - 31422000 - Battery packs - 65400000 - Other sources of energy supplies and distribution ## Release History - 30 Oct 2025 at 14:12 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069757-2025 - 2 Oct 2025 at 13:24 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061761-2025 - 5 Aug 2025 at 15:41 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046291-2025 - 1 Aug 2025 at 08:12 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045025-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069757-2025 30th October 2025 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061761-2025 2nd October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046291-2025 5th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045025-2025 1st August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/publicagroup/aspx/Home - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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