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Contract Award Notice Title Brook House - EML System Ground Floor Phase 2

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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07 Jul 2025 at 14:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Kent County Council involves the replacement of the existing emergency lighting system with a new SMART SELF TEST system at Brook House. This contract, classified under the CPV code for emergency lighting equipment, aims to address the obsolete system and reduce high replacement costs from suppliers. The project is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom and involves a multiuse building spanning four floors. The tender process was initiated as an open procedure above threshold, with the tender period concluding on 11th October 2024. The contract was subsequently awarded on 31st October 2024, with a contract period spanning from 1st January 2025 to 31st March 2025. The procurement process has now reached the award stage, with a total contract value of £28,326.57 GBP.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for companies specialising in emergency lighting systems, particularly those with expertise in smart technology integration. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited for this contract due to the project's scope and the buyer's emphasis on economic efficiency in the award decision process. The upgrade of the emergency lighting system represents an opportunity for growth for businesses that can provide innovative and cost-effective solutions, facilitating long-term operational sustainability for properties similar to Brook House. With the potential for future developments within public and private sectors, this contract could serve as a valuable reference for businesses looking to expand their portfolios in the emergency lighting industry.

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Notice Title

Contract Award Notice Title Brook House - EML System Ground Floor Phase 2

Notice Description

A Description of the Goods, Services or Works that are being ordered 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. Site Is a multiuse occupancy site over 4 floors. Due to the lack of EML and therefore lack of illumination of escape routes, urgent replacement is required to ensure continued operations throughout the building. The most economical and sift procedure is single quote with a phased approach to allow relocation of end users. This upgrade will future proof site and can be monitored from via an app / website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11f8ebe7-f8fd-480c-bb2a-b2ae2243dc85
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above 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
£28,326 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,326 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
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
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

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