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title: "Invitation to Tender for Chorley Town Centre District Heating Network Feasibility Study"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064aef"
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buyer: "CHORLEY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-09"
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# Invitation to Tender for Chorley Town Centre District Heating Network Feasibility Study

Buyer: CHORLEY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064aef

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## Summary

The public procurement process overseen by Chorley Council involved an Invitation to Tender for a feasibility study focusing on a district heating network within Chorley Town Centre. This project, aimed at supporting the Council's move towards its net-zero objectives, required techno-economic evaluations and community benefit assessments. The procurement falls under the services category and is classified under the CPV code 71241000 for feasibility studies. Located in the UKD47 region, the contract was awarded on 19th January 2026, with a completion date of 31st March 2026. The procurement method was below threshold – unknown, and the process has progressed to the award stage, with the contract status marked as active.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialised in energy solutions, urban planning, or climate strategy consultancy. Businesses capable of delivering in-depth feasibility studies and possessing expertise in district heating networks are particularly well-positioned to benefit. The requirement for holistic assessments to inform future funding and internal budgeting decisions indicates an opening for firms focusing on sustainable urban development, thereby offering avenues for growth and collaboration with local authorities like Chorley Council. The contract with a gross value of £51,964 also exemplifies the tangible financial opportunities arising from such public sector engagements.

## Notice

This study will encompass various zoning scenarios, techno-economic evaluations, and an assessment of potential community benefits. The findings from these assessments will support the Council in securing future funding, informing internal budgeting decisions, and providing an overview of the initial programme as the borough moves towards its net zero objectives.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011302-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £51,964 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHORLEY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHORLEY |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR7 1AL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire |
| Local authority | Chorley |
| Electoral ward | Chorley North West |
| Westminster constituency | Chorley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CONCEPT ENERGY SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2026 at 11:27 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011302-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011302-2026
  9th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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