---
title: "Target Hardening"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060467"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-060467"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060467.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060467.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-12"
---

# Target Hardening

Buyer: CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060467

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## Summary

The contracting process for the "Target Hardening" service was recently completed, facilitated by Cheshire West and Chester Council, located in Ellesmere Port, UK. The contract was awarded through a direct award method primarily due to urgency considerations. The service aims to provide repair and maintenance within Cheshire West and Chester, under the industry's services category. Following the contract award on 12th March 2026, services are scheduled to commence from 1st April 2026 and run until 31st March 2027, with an option to extend until June 2027, contingent upon the progress with the Housing Management in-sourcing project.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for companies specialising in repair and maintenance services, with a total contract value of £250,000. It is particularly suitable for SMEs like COMMUNITY SAFE (UK) LTD that focus on providing maintenance and repair solutions. The contract underscores the potential for such businesses to secure substantial government projects, paving the way for enhanced market presence and operational scalability within the public sector service framework.

## Notice

Target Hardening Service within the borough

### Procurement Information

explained in previous notice

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022589-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £250,000 |
| Contracts value | £250,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL |
| Locality | ELLESMERE PORT |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH65 0BA |
| 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 | Central & Grange |
| Westminster constituency | Ellesmere Port and Bromborough |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMMUNITY SAFE (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2026 at 17:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022589-2026
- 4 Feb 2026 at 11:42 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009895-2026
- 13 Jan 2026 at 11:12 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002557-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022589-2026
  12th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009895-2026
  4th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002557-2026
  13th January 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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