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M&E for The Observatory

EBBSFLEET DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

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22 May 2025 at 08:41

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process concerning the provision of Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) services at The Observatory by the Ebbsfleet Development Corporation, based in Swanscombe, England, has concluded successfully. The procurement, classified under the Building and Facilities Management Services industry category, was implemented through a limited procurement method, specifically a competitive quotation below the threshold. The procurement stage has reached the Award phase, with the contract being awarded on 9th April 2025 to ECMS Services Ltd, an SME located in Kent. This tender was initially set to close on 2nd April 2025, with the contract commencing on 1st May 2025 and concluding on 30th April 2027, carrying a total value of £70,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for SMEs specialising in building and facilities management services, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive M&E solutions. Engaging in this contract can pave the way for business growth by establishing a foothold in a government-linked project, potentially leading to further collaborations. The competitive quotation format supports smaller enterprises by lowering the entry barrier, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses looking to diversify their service offerings and gain experience within the public sector procurement domain.

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Notice Title

M&E for The Observatory

Notice Description

Contract for the Provision of M&E services at the Observatory.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0bd311d6-e523-4492-9686-00b4477be48d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e7339c0-be70-4e3a-8d4c-c1fbfc1928f3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79993000 - Building and facilities management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EBBSFLEET DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSCOMBE
Postcode
DA10 1EE
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Dartford
Electoral Ward
Ebbsfleet
Westminster Constituency
Dartford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ECMS SERVICES

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