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CSI Forensic Improvements at Grays Police Station

THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR ESSEX

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08 Apr 2025 at 16:39

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08 Apr 2025 at 16:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex has awarded a contract for "CSI Forensic Improvements at Grays Police Station" under the NHS Shared Business Services Public Sector Works framework. This contract, valued at £329,317.58, involves building alteration work and is classified under CPV code 45262700. The contract is situated in the East of England, specifically at postal code RM17 5BX. The procurement process, which used a competitive quotation method below the threshold, has moved to the award stage, with the award date being 20th March 2025. Key dates include the tender end date on 20th December 2024 and the contract period from 20th March 2025 to 30th May 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in construction and building alterations. The project entails forensic improvements at a police station, making it suitable for businesses with expertise in public sector construction and renovation work. With the contract awarded to Beardwell Construction, an SME, it underlines the suitability and potential for small to medium-sized enterprises to compete and succeed in such tender opportunities, fostering business growth within the public sector framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSI Forensic Improvements at Grays Police Station

Notice Description

Awarded contract following a further-competition under the NHS Shared Business Services Public Sector Works framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-38443994-59a2-44c1-8592-83f5f73d37b8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b83fef79-8f95-4f19-beab-d74605ab4bda
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45262700 - Building alteration work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£329,317 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£329,317 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
20 Mar 2025 - 30 May 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR ESSEX
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHFLEET
Postcode
DA11 8BD
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
Gravesham
Electoral Ward
Northfleet & Springhead
Westminster Constituency
Gravesham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEARDWELL CONSTRUCTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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