--- title: "Stadium Feasibility Study" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066035" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-066035" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066035.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066035.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2026-03-02" --- # Stadium Feasibility Study Buyer: HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066035 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-066035) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066035.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by Halton Borough Council focuses on conducting a feasibility study for the future role and function of their stadium, targeting the industry category of advisory services and project and design preparation. The process is in the planning stage, with a preliminary market engagement (PME) notice released on 2nd March 2026. Located in Widnes, within the UKD71 region of the United Kingdom, the council invites interested suppliers to respond to the engagement process via The Chest portal. Key deadlines include the completion of a questionnaire by 16th April 2026, and the Study contract period is scheduled from 1st June to 30th June 2026. This initiative complies with the Procurement Act 2023, requiring supplier registration on the Central Digital Platform. This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in feasibility studies and advisory services to contribute to Halton Borough Council's project. Firms with expertise in analysis, project design preparation, and cost estimation are well-suited to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to engage, reflecting the procurement's inclusivity towards diverse organisational types. Participation could enhance business growth by fostering relationships with public sector clients and expanding portfolios in government advisory services. Suppliers must utilise this engagement period to highlight their capabilities to potentially secure future procurement opportunities with Halton Borough Council. ## Notice The purpose of the preliminary market engagement (PME) process is to ascertain whether there is any interest in the market in undertaking a feasibility study to help the Council determine the future role and function of its stadium. This engagement with the market will help the Council to understand and gauge market interest and any considerations ahead of any possible formal tender process. This information notice does not commit Halton Council to any future procurement or any subsequent decisions based on the output of the market testing exercise. This process is run via The Chest. https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ Reference: DN808520 ### Planning Information Interested suppliers will need to complete a questionnaire made available via The Chest https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ the Council's e-tendering portal. The Council will only be issuing and receiving documents for this PME via The Chest. Should you have any queries about this preliminary market engagement process, please send these via The Chest's Question and Answer section for a response. Do not email officers direct. The project reference on The Chest is DN808520 In compliance with the Procurement Act 2023, it is mandatory for any interested suppliers to register on the new Central Digital Platform which is part of the enhanced Find a Tender Service. Please find here a link that will take you to the website to help you to register. Suppliers: How to register your organisation and first administrator on Find a Tender in three easy steps (HTML) - GOV.UK ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018665-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 16 Apr 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WIDNES | | Post town | Warrington | | Postcode | WA8 7QF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside | | Local authority | Halton | | Electoral ward | Central & West Bank | | Westminster constituency | Widnes and Halewood | | Delivery location | TLD71 East Merseyside | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis - 71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs ## Release History - 2 Mar 2026 at 17:06 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018665-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018665-2026 2nd March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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