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Broadmeadow Care Home - EML System Phase 3

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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11 Jul 2025 at 10:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Kent County Council focuses on replacing the existing Emergency Lighting System at the Broadmeadow Care Home in the South East of England. The project, titled "Broadmeadow Care Home - EML System Phase 3," falls under the industry category of emergency lighting equipment. The procurement follows an open procedure (below threshold), with key dates including the tender period ending on 30th September 2025, and the contract period running from 31st October to 30th November 2025. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with E. Saunders Ltd being the selected supplier.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in emergency lighting systems, particularly those equipped to handle high-risk environments such as care homes with sleeping accommodations and dementia units. SMEs are particularly well-suited to compete in this process, given the open procedure and the focus on future-proofing through SMART SELF TEST technology. Companies operating within the South East of the UK and possessing expertise in app or web-based monitoring systems stand to benefit from winning such contracts, aiding their growth and expansion in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Broadmeadow Care Home - EML System Phase 3

Notice Description

Replacement of existing Emergency Lighting System with a new SMART SELF TEST system. This is due to existing system being obsolete and incurring high replacement costs from suppliers. protocol and unmaintainable. Site Is a high risk site with sleeping accommodation and has a Demential unit. This upgrade will future proof site and can be monitored from via an app / website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-375a7484-f7d3-4b18-a4e2-9d2d549bb216
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b37cb7f4-ace8-49d1-a05b-04584ec45448
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31518200 - Emergency lighting equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,842 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,842 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

E. SAUNDERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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