---
title: "Target Hardening 2027"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06914d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-05"
---

# Target Hardening 2027

Buyer: CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06914d

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## Summary

The Cheshire West and Chester Council has initiated the planning phase of a new procurement process entitled "Target Hardening 2027," which is aimed at enhancing surveillance, security, and property management services across the UKD63 region. This procurement falls under the services category and is primarily focused on securing and maintaining real estate and community safety systems. Interested parties should note the deadline for engagement set for 2nd June 2026, as this preliminary market engagement stage is published on the Find a Tender portal. The procurement is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2027 and run until 31st March 2029, with a potential extension up to March 2030.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in surveillance, security, and property management services, particularly those that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The inclusion of these businesses demonstrates the council's openness to diverse service providers and commitment to fostering community-driven growth through impactful projects. Companies equipped to deliver comprehensive security solutions or manage extensive property portfolios on a contractual basis will find this tender an ideal platform for business expansion and engaging with public sector procurement.

## Notice

Market Sounding for a future Target Hardening Service

### Planning Information

see documents issued on The Chest portal

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040998-2026 |
| 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 | 5 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| 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 | 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 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 70 - Real estate services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 35120000 - Surveillance and security systems and devices
- 70330000 - Property management services of real estate on a fee or contract basis
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 5 May 2026 at 12:12 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040998-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040998-2026
  5th May 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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