---
title: "Electricity Points of Connection - Handforth Garden Village"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068a4c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-24"
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# Electricity Points of Connection - Handforth Garden Village

Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068a4c

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## Summary

Cheshire East Council has completed a procurement process to secure electricity points of connection for the Handforth Garden Village. This service-oriented contract falls under the 'electricity distribution and related services' category and was awarded to Electricity North West Ltd. The contract, valued at approximately £83,202.22 excluding VAT, runs from 17th February 2026 to 30th June 2026. Located in Crewe, Cheshire East Council is the buying organisation for this procurement, and the process took place at the award stage with the final contract being signed on 17th February 2026. The procurement method was classified as below threshold, and the contracting authority operates as a sub-central government entity.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in electricity services, particularly those capable of providing electricity distribution solutions. Large-scale businesses or entities with experience serving public authorities will find themselves well-suited to similar opportunities. This contract evidences an investment in infrastructure that supports community development, offering exposure to further electricity projects under government procurement schemes. The ability to establish and maintain points of connection efficiently is vital for competing in future tenders concerning urban planning and utility services.

## Notice

To secure points of connection for an electricity supply to Handforth Garden Village.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037387-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 Feb 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £83,202 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL |
| Locality | CREWE |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW1 2JZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Crewe Central |
| Westminster constituency | Crewe and Nantwich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ELECTRICITY NORTH WEST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 65 - Public utilities

### Codes

- 65300000 - Electricity distribution and related services

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2026 at 08:35 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037387-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037387-2026
  24th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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