Scope
Description
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
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 June 2026 to 30 June 2026
- 1 month
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs
Contract locations
- UKD71 - East Merseyside
Engagement
Engagement deadline
16 April 2026
Engagement process description
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
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contracting authority
Halton Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLTJ-1788-CBLR
Municipal Building
Widnes
WA8 7QF
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@halton.gov.uk
Region: UKD71 - East Merseyside
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government