---
title: "Northwich Market Fit out"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060740"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-16"
---

# Northwich Market Fit out

Buyer: CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060740

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## Summary

Cheshire West and Chester Council have completed the procurement process for the 'Northwich Market Fit Out', which falls under the construction industry category. This project involves creating a new market space for traders relocating within Northwich. The procurement process, classified as works, utilised a limited procurement method consistent with its below-threshold status, indicating a competitive but restricted bidding environment. The contract was awarded to MEDLOCK FRB LIMITED, a UK-based small-to-medium enterprise (SME) located in Oldham. The contract commenced on 2nd February 2026, and is set to conclude by 31st October 2026, with possible extensions if required by progress on the scheme. The total contract value amounts to £2,000,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction sector, particularly SMEs, looking to expand their portfolio within public sector projects. Companies specialising in construction work and seeking involvement in government projects can leverage this kind of involvement to enhance their credentials and industry standing. The emphasis on a limited competition procurement process suggests that experienced businesses with a strong track record of delivering within tight-knit competitive environments are well-suited to future opportunities of a similar nature. Moreover, the project's location in Northwich highlights opportunities for businesses with regional interest or base in the UKD6 region.

## Notice

Creating a new market for traders moving from the old location in Northwich.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003734-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,000,000 |

## 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 | MEDLOCK FRB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2026 at 09:49 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003734-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003734-2026
  16th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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