---
title: "Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) for Cheltenham Ice Rink"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060ee0"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CHELTENHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-26"
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# Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) for Cheltenham Ice Rink

Buyer: CHELTENHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060ee0

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by Cheltenham Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority based in the United Kingdom. The contract titled "Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) for Cheltenham Ice Rink" falls under the goods category with UK region UKK13 as the primary location. This process was at the contract award stage as of 26 January 2026, following a direct procurement method below the threshold and without competition. Key dates include the contract signing on 9 November 2025, with an active period from 10 November 2025 to 9 November 2026. The procurement's legal framework is governed by the UK Public General Acts, specifically document 2023/54.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in energy storage solutions, particularly those capable of delivering battery energy storage systems in accordance with generator unit specifications. SMEs such as John F Hunt Limited, the awarded supplier, demonstrate the potential for small to medium enterprises to engage successfully in such procurement activities. Businesses that can provide efficient energy storage solutions tailored for public amenities, have the chance to leverage this contract to expand their portfolio within the public sector, particularly in regions like UKK13. Such contracts enable suppliers to develop a strong reputation with public authorities, potentially leading to future opportunities in similar projects.

## Notice

Contract for the provision of a battery energy storage system (BESS) for Cheltenham Ice Rink

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006781-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Nov 2025 - 9 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £27,600 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHELTENHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JOHN F HUNT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31122000 - Generator units

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2026 at 15:52 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006781-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006781-2026
  26th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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