--- title: "Cheshire and Warrington Outline Energy Plan" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06553d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06553d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06553d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06553d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ENTERPRISE CHESHIRE AND WARRINGTON" published: "2026-02-16" --- # Cheshire and Warrington Outline Energy Plan Buyer: ENTERPRISE CHESHIRE AND WARRINGTON Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06553d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06553d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06553d.json) ## Summary Enterprise Cheshire and Warrington is currently seeking consultancy support to develop a Cheshire and Warrington Outline Energy Plan, in coordination with local councils. The procurement, valued at £75,000, is conducted under an open competition below threshold and involves services within the research consultancy industry. The location for this tender is the United Kingdom, focusing specifically on the Cheshire and Warrington region. Interested bidders must submit their enquiries by 3rd March 2026, with the tender submission deadline set for 11th March 2026. The contract period is slated to commence on 23rd March 2026 and conclude on 23rd September 2026, marking the current stage as active within the procurement process. This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in research services and consultancy, particularly those adept at addressing complex energy infrastructure challenges. The tender caters to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), encouraging innovative approaches to clean energy transition. Potential bidders should demonstrate expertise in technical solutions, stakeholder engagement, and project management to support strategic energy planning and development across Cheshire and Warrington. Success in securing this contract could position firms as key contributors to advancing regional energy infrastructure and attract further inward investment opportunities, vital for promoting sustainable local growth and aligning with government energy targets by 2030. ## Notice ECW, on behalf of and in coordination with Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire East, and Warrington Borough Councils, is seeking to appoint consultancy support to produce a Cheshire and Warrington Outline Energy Plan; providing the evidence base to support local growth ambitions and investment pipeline development, support future spatial development work in Cheshire and Warrington, and support engagement in the NESO Regional Energy Strategic Planning (RESP) process. This commission will provide a strong local evidence base for current and future demand, and build the case for investment in energy infrastructure to support both local growth ambitions and commitments in our Sustainable and Inclusive Economic Strategy to support the local energy transition and government ambitions for Clean Power by 2030. Clean Energy is one vital component of Cheshire and Warrington growth ambitions, with unique existing (e.g. VisNet, Gas Storage Facilities) and upcoming (e.g. HyNet, HALEU) infrastructure providing substantial opportunities for us to pioneer approaches to clean power and industrial decarbonisation. This infrastructure will support wider growth opportunities, ensuring that Cheshire and Warrington is an attractive location for housing growth, business development, and reindustrialisation. To better grasp this opportunity, it is vital we: 1. Better understand our baseline energy demand. 2. Have access to light-touch scenario planning to anticipate the likely changes to generation and demand over the next 5-10 years. 3. Can clearly and consistently produce early evidence for RESP, DSO, and NGET to secure strategic reinforcement to grid. 4. Understand the integration of different energy transition vectors across the C&W landscape. 5. Can drive investment to strategically vital energy projects in Cheshire and Warrington that support wider economic development. This commission will provide the foundation for attracting inward investment in Cheshire and Warrington. In the first instance it will ensure a clear understanding of the current and future energy infrastructure requirements, supporting the business case for major developments currently stalled by grid constraints (e.g. Mersey Ring), and position the region competitively for national funding streams in 2027-28 which will be available via DSO ED3, potential T3 re-openers, and the NESO RESP process. This ITT sets out the information which is required in order to assess the suitability of bidders in terms of their technical approach and solutions, stakeholder engagement and relationships management, quality assurange and project management approach, and value for money to meet the requirements of ECW for the development of a Cheshire and Warrington Outline Energy Plan. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014054-2026 | | 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 | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 23 Mar 2026 - 23 Sep 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £75,000 | | Lots value | £75,000 | | 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 | ENTERPRISE CHESHIRE AND WARRINGTON | | Locality | WINSFORD | | Post town | Crewe | | Postcode | CW7 1AH | | 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 | Winsford Dene | | Westminster constituency | Mid Cheshire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services ## Release History - 16 Feb 2026 at 17:46 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014054-2026 - 16 Feb 2026 at 16:02 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013976-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014054-2026 16th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013976-2026 16th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12106 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12117 ## Notice URLs - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31762c28-4ad8-4918-9b9a-4365b1d83bac - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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