Award

M2425-02 New Ventilation System - Tower Blocks

SOUTHEND CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Apr 2025 at 09:52

Tender

17 Jul 2024 at 10:07

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by Southend City Council, a regional or local authority in the UK, involves the installation of new ventilation systems and decommissioning the existing communal system at four tower blocks in Southend on Sea, Essex. This tender, titled "M2425-02 New Ventilation System - Tower Blocks," falls under the industry category of cooling and ventilation equipment (CPV code 42500000) and is classified under goods. The process adopted is an open procedure, enabling wide participation. The tender process concluded with the award status active as of 1st April 2025, with a contract value of £1,189,910 signed with the supplier HOUGHTON & SON. Key submission deadlines culminated on 30th August 2024, marking the end of the tender period.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in ventilation and air-conditioning installation work. Companies that can deliver high-quality installations and manage large projects, like supplying individual ventilation systems, are well-suited to this opportunity. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) using electronic submission methods benefitted from equal footing in this competitive process, showcasing their innovations and capabilities. Enterprises with expertise in heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning installation work (CPV code 45331000) and with a presence in or proximity to the UKH3 region were particularly well-positioned to leverage this procurement for growth and expansion in the regional market. The open nature of the procurement method enabled competitive bidding and market exposure for participating businesses.

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Notice Title

M2425-02 New Ventilation System - Tower Blocks

Notice Description

To install individual ventilation systems and decommission existing communal system at four tower blocks in the City of Southend on Sea, Essex.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To install individual ventilation systems and decommission existing communal system at four tower blocks in the City of Southend on Sea, Essex.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047e0a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016162-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

39563530 - Ventilation ducting

42500000 - Cooling and ventilation equipment

45331000 - Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work

45331200 - Ventilation and air-conditioning installation work

45331210 - Ventilation installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,189,910 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHEND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Norma Ashton
Contact Email
normaashton@seh.southend.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1702212670

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND ON SEA
Postcode
SS2 6ER
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex

Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOUGHTON & SON

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