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title: "Parcel Lockers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06466c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-09"
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# Parcel Lockers

Buyer: CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06466c

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## Summary

Cheshire West and Chester Council is currently in the tender stage for a procurement titled "Parcel Lockers," aiming to supply, install, and manage a network of battery-operated parcel lockers within the borough. The procurement falls under the industry categories of lockers and post and courier services, classified under CPV codes 44421720 and 64100000, respectively. Located in Ellesmere Port, UK, this open competition requires bidders to submit their proposals by 7th July 2026, with the enquiry period closing on 30th June 2026. As a public authority - sub-central government, the Council is seeking providers who can guarantee a fixed level of income. The contract period is set to begin on 31st August 2026 and will potentially extend until 2036, emphasising a commitment to both quality and price equally with a 50/50 award criteria.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as it explicitly encourages participation from these groups. Businesses proficient in supplying and managing parcel lockers or related services will find this opportunity particularly relevant, as it aligns with strategic growth in service-based industries and promotes long-term partnerships. The potential for contract renewal through an option to extend by up to five additional years highlights a favourable environment for sustained business development. Companies with innovative solutions to manage logistics and delivery services are well-suited to participate in this concession type procurement process, looking to leverage a well-structured, income-generating public-private collaboration with Cheshire West and Chester Council.

## Notice

Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council is inviting proposals from appropriately experienced organisations to supply, install, and manage a network of battery-operated parcel lockers within the borough. Providers are required to offer the Council a fixed level of income.

### Planning Information

Please visit The Chest for full details www.the-chest.org.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054294-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLD6 Cheshire, TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 44421720 - Lockers
- 64100000 - Post and courier services

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2026 at 12:48 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054294-2026
- 4 Feb 2026 at 09:39 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009774-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054294-2026
  9th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009774-2026
  4th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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