--- title: "*Market Engagement Cancelled*" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f75f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05f75f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f75f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f75f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ST HELENS COUNCIL" published: "2026-01-05" --- # *Market Engagement Cancelled* Buyer: ST HELENS COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f75f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05f75f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f75f.json) ## Summary St Helens Council is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process regarding the development of a town-wide, low-carbon heat network. This initiative falls under the services category, specifically focusing on energy and related services, as well as engineering design. The contract is scheduled to start on 1st October 2027 and end on 30th September 2030. Located in the UKD7 region, the council's procurement is currently at the soft market testing phase, initially planned to involve a market engagement session, which has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. The planning process includes a Soft Market Testing exercise, set to conclude by 23rd January 2026, with a webinar planned for 8th January 2026. St Helens Council, a public authority under sub-central government level, is facilitating the process, seeking to shape and inform the proposed network with input from potential suppliers. This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses in the energy and engineering design sectors to engage with a transformative project focusing on low-carbon solutions. Companies with expertise in these fields can contribute to the development of sustainable energy infrastructures, potentially expanding their portfolios within public sector collaborations. The ongoing soft market testing aims to gather insights and expertise, allowing businesses with relevant experience to influence future procurement stages without commitment to eventual contracts. Businesses looking to enhance their growth through sustainable development projects may find this opportunity particularly well-suited to their strategic objectives. ## Notice Due to unforeseen circumstances the council has decided to postpone the market engagement, with potential to revisit at a later date. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. ### Planning Information *Market Engagement Cancelled* Due to unforeseen circumstances the council has decided to postpone the market engagement, with potential to revisit at a later date. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000293-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Jan 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2027 - 30 Sep 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ST HELENS COUNCIL | | Locality | ST HELENS | | Post town | Warrington | | Postcode | WA10 1HP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside | | Local authority | St. Helens | | Electoral ward | St Helens Town Centre | | Westminster constituency | St Helens South and Whiston | | Delivery location | TLD7 Merseyside | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71314000 - Energy and related services ## Release History - 5 Jan 2026 at 12:57 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000293-2026 - 17 Dec 2025 at 13:13 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083840-2025 - 17 Dec 2025 at 10:04 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083644-2025 - 17 Dec 2025 at 09:47 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083630-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000293-2026 5th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083840-2025 17th December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083644-2025 17th December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083630-2025 17th December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05f75f. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f75f.json.