The Provision of a Short Breaks Play Service

Description: Halton Borough Council is pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified supplier to deliver The Provision of a Short Breaks Play Service. The full requirement and document can be found by visiting www.the-chest.org.uk and searching for project ID DN798829. All questions relating to this opportunity are to be raised via the project within The Chest.

Summary: Halton Borough Council is actively seeking a supplier for "The Provision of a Short Breaks Play Service," with an estimated contract value of £280,000.00. This tender is currently in the tender stage, offering an open competition to potential suppliers. The services fall under the category of "Social work services without accommodation" and will be delivered in the UKD71 region, covering the Widnes area in the United Kingdom. Key dates for the procurement process include an enquiry deadline on 5 December 2025, with the final submission period closing on 15 December 2025 at 09:30 GMT. The contract period is set to start on 1 April 2026 and may extend to 31 March 2029, conditional upon a one-year renewal option.

Pre-Market Engagement for Public Protection Regulatory Services Service Management Database

Description: Halton is a unitary authority with a population of approximately 130,000. The Public Protection Regulatory Services Division carries out a range of regulatory, enforcement and public protection services. These include; * Environmental Health * Trading Standards * Private Sector Housing, including licensing * Animal Welfare including licensing * Pest Control We are exploring options to replace our current service delivery database. The database is required to perform a number of tasks. These include; o Record of premises subject to regulation o Record of service requests received o Record of actions undertaken in relation to each request o Record of License applications o Production of service management and statutory reports o Generation of mail merge letters and correspondence o Interface with council's customer facing request handling system and Citizens (read more...)

Summary: Halton Borough Council, operating as a sub-central government authority in the UK, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a new Public Protection Regulatory Services Service Management Database. This procurement, associated with the software and information systems industry, aims to enhance services such as Environmental Health, Trading Standards, and Animal Welfare within the Widnes region (UKD71). Key documentation for this pre-market engagement can be accessed via The Chest e-procurement portal until 12 December 2025. The intended contract period spans from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031, allowing ample time for the development and deployment of either a cloud or on-premises solution tailored for local government needs.

Hardshaw Brook Depot Electrical Supply Upgrade

Description: Electrical Supply Upgrade to Hardshaw Brook Depot

Summary: The procurement process for the "Hardshaw Brook Depot Electrical Supply Upgrade" is being conducted by St Helens Council, a sub-central government public authority located in St Helens, United Kingdom. The tender falls under the "works" industry category, specifically targeting electrical installation work (CPV code 45310000). This process is currently in the tender stage and uses an open procurement method, with submissions required electronically. Potential suppliers must submit their tenders by 12th December 2025, at 12:00 (UTC). The contract is set to run from 2nd February 2026 to 27th February 2026, with the project's estimated value being between £250,000 and £300,000 GBP.

Grounds Maintenance Framework - PMEN

Description: Fusion21 is currently preparing for the renewal of the Grounds Maintenance Framework. The framework will cover the provision of grounds maintenance and associated services for participating contracting authorities the United Kingdom, in accordance with the objectives and requirement of the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23). The scope includes but is not limited to: * Routine and reactive grass cutting, lawncare, and turf management. * Maintenance of hedges, shrubs, flowerbeds, and seasonal planting. * Weed control, including the use of approved herbicides and environmentally sustainable alternatives. * Tree Maintenance, pruning and arboriculture works. * Litter picking, leaf clearance, and general grounds tidiness. * Winter services, such as gritting and snow clearance (where applicable). * Associated inspections, reporting and compliance with relevant health and safety and environmental standards. The framework aims (read more...)

Summary: The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, being initiated by the Fusion21 Members Consortium. The procurement involves the renewal of a Grounds Maintenance Framework, targeting the provision of grounds maintenance and associated services across the United Kingdom. This framework is classified under the services category and aims to support national and regional coverage. It will commence from June 2026 and run for four years, with the final Invitation to Tender expected to be issued in early January 2026. Upcoming activities include a supplier webinar on 10 December 2025 and a market engagement exercise running through November and early December 2025. The engagement will close on 22 December 2025.

Design, Build, Install and Maintenance Contract for Halton Microgrid

Description: BACKGROUND INFORMATION Halton Borough Council (HBC) is a Unitary Authority based in Cheshire, North West England, comprising the main towns of Runcorn and Widnes. The Council declared a Climate Emergency on the 16th October 2019. Following the declaration, the Council developed an Action Plan which is predominantly focused on reducing the Council's own carbon production. The Council has developed a number of rooftop solar PV schemes and a 1.2MWp solar farm. Whilst these projects have been invaluable, it became apparent to the Council that larger interventions would also be required in order to meet the Council's 2040 net zero target. With this in mind, the Council commissioned a feasibility study in early 2020 to evaluate the potential to construct a solar farm on Council owned wasteland. The study (read more...)

Summary: Halton Borough Council is currently in the Tender stage of a procurement process for a project titled "Design, Build, Install and Maintenance Contract for Halton Microgrid". The Council, a public authority in Cheshire, North West England, seeks to establish a Smart Microgrid Project to promote sustainability and achieve its 2040 net-zero goal. The project requires the design and installation of a 3.62MWp solar farm, an 11kV link, battery storage, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Widnes. The total estimated project value is £15.6 million. The procurement method is a Competitive Flexible Procedure, and interested parties can submit tenders until 20th January 2026, with the award decision expected by 30th April 2026. The contract is suitable for SMEs and offers potential extensions post the initial three-year term, extending the contract lifecycle significantly.

Halton Housing Fire Safety Equipment Servicing and Maintenance

Description: Halton Housing invites tenders from bidders in respect of the Fire Safety Equipment Servicing and Maintenance servicing programme. Halton Housing are inviting a contractor to deliver planned servicing of fire alarm systems; emergency lighting, automatic opening vents (AOV's), Dry and Wet Risers, fire extinguishers and any other ad hoc fire safety equipment on a cyclical programme of works. This will consist of monthly, quarterly, six monthly and annual checks The outcome of the tender process will be a single contract with one Contractor. The contract will be for an initial 3-years with 2 annual options to extend by a further 12 months, up to a maximum 5-year total contract term (3+1+1 years) subject to Halton Housing requirements and the performance of the successful contractor

Summary: Halton Housing, a public authority operating under sub-central government jurisdiction in the United Kingdom, is currently in the tender update stage of its procurement process for the "Halton Housing Fire Safety Equipment Servicing and Maintenance" contract. They are seeking bids from contractors to engage in the planned servicing of fire alarm systems, emergency lighting, automatic opening vents, and other fire safety equipment on a cyclical basis. This project falls under the services category with particular relevance to fire-alarm system installation and maintenance services. The procurement follows an open procedure and involves a significant contract value estimated at £385,000 excluding VAT, with an initial term of three years and potential extensions. The tender submission deadline is 11th December 2025, with electronic submissions encouraged via Delta eSourcing, and the contract to commence on 6th April 2026.

Access Control System

Description: Electronic Access Control Upgrade

Summary: St Helens Council is currently in the tender stage for the procurement of an "Access Control System" under an open competition method. This procurement falls under the industry category of electronic access control systems and is targeted to suppliers within or delivering to the region UKD7 in the United Kingdom. The associated value of the contract is £120,000, with a gross value of £144,000. The procurement is governed by the UKPGA 2023/54 legal framework. Interested parties must submit their proposals electronically by the tender period's end date, scheduled for 3rd December 2025 at 12:00 PM. The awarded contract period will run from 5th January 2026 to 16th February 2026.

Design, Build, Install and Maintenance Contract for Halton Microgrid

Description: BACKGROUND INFORMATION Halton Borough Council (HBC) is a Unitary Authority based in Cheshire, North West England, comprising the main towns of Runcorn and Widnes. The Council declared a Climate Emergency on the 16th October 2019. Following the declaration, the Council developed an Action Plan which is predominantly focused on reducing the Council's own carbon production. The Council has developed a number of rooftop solar PV schemes and a 1.2MWp solar farm. Whilst these projects have been invaluable, it became apparent to the Council that larger interventions would also be required in order to meet the Council's 2040 net zero target. With this in mind, the Council commissioned a feasibility study in early 2020 to evaluate the potential to construct a solar farm on Council owned wasteland. The study (read more...)

Summary: Halton Borough Council is currently in the Tender stage of a procurement process for a project titled "Design, Build, Install and Maintenance Contract for Halton Microgrid". The Council, a public authority in Cheshire, North West England, seeks to establish a Smart Microgrid Project to promote sustainability and achieve its 2040 net-zero goal. The project requires the design and installation of a 3.62MWp solar farm, an 11kV link, battery storage, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Widnes. The total estimated project value is £15.6 million. The procurement method is a Competitive Flexible Procedure, and interested parties can submit tenders until 20th January 2026, with the award decision expected by 30th April 2026. The contract is suitable for SMEs and offers potential extensions post the initial three-year term, extending the contract lifecycle significantly.

Brookfield Elderly Persons Home Renewal of Facias, Gutters and Rainwater Goods

Description: Brookfield Elderly Persons Home Renewal of Facias, Gutters and Rainwater Goods - Renewal of rainwater goods and associated works

Summary: The procurement process initiated by St Helens Council involves the open tendering for the "Brookfield Elderly Persons Home Renewal of Facias, Gutters and Rainwater Goods". This procurement, focusing on roof works and other special trade construction activities, is being conducted under an open competition method with a total estimated value of GBP 120,000. It is intended to renew the rainwater goods and undertake associated works at the Brookfield Elderly Persons Home, located within the UKD7 region of the United Kingdom. The tender period concludes on 3rd December 2025, while the contract is scheduled to run from 12th January 2026 to 11th March 2026. The procurement method is a below threshold, open competition, encouraging a diverse array of suppliers to participate.

To provide VoIP Support and Maintenance to St Helens Schools

Description: St Helens Council would like to take the opportunity to do a 'soft market testing' to determine current interest levels in the market supporting schools in St Helens. Most of the schools in St Helens have upgraded from Centrex to Cloud VoIP during the past 3 years, and some schools have NEC platform installed due to large volume of handsets

Summary: St Helens Council, a sub-central public authority in the United Kingdom, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "To provide VoIP Support and Maintenance to St Helens Schools." This tender falls under the 'services' category with industry classifications related to telecommunications and IT services. The procurement exercise is being conducted to engage in market testing for potential providers of VoIP solutions, following recent upgrades from Centrex to Cloud VoIP across many St Helens schools. Interested parties are invited to submit expressions of interest by 28th November 2025 via The Chest portal, under reference DN797029. The planned contract period is from January 2026 to December 2028, providing a considerable business opportunity for the successful bidder.