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Control Tower Building Systems

EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Award

19 Jun 2025 at 15:05

TenderUpdate

05 Nov 2024 at 19:05

Tender

16 Oct 2024 at 09:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Control Tower Building Systems" contract, managed by Epping Forest District Council, involved the supply and installation of Visual Control Room (VCR) Equipment at North Weald Airfield, Essex. Categorised under "goods" for control tower equipment, this public tender followed an open procedure and progressed through stages from initiation in 2024 to completion with an active award in 2025. The contract, valued at approximately £297,359.03, was awarded to Copperchase Limited and represents a significant infrastructure project for the region, with key procurement activities culminating in 2025.

This tender presents distinct opportunities for businesses specialising in aviation equipment, control systems, and related technology infrastructure. Companies, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), equipped with technical expertise in aerodrome communication systems would be well-suited to participate in such tenders. The assessed criteria, focusing heavily on technical experience and competitive pricing, suggest that businesses able to demonstrate high-quality delivery and cost efficiency stand to benefit significantly from future similar procurement exercises. The open procurement method also encourages wider participation, increasing competition and business growth potential in the sector.

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Notice Title

Control Tower Building Systems

Notice Description

Supply and Installation of Control Tower Visual Control Room (VCR) Equipment at North Weald Airfield

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply and Installation of Control Tower Visual Control Room (VCR) Equipment at North Weald Airfield. Additional information: Please note that the value provided in this notice is an estimate, and all bids were evaluated and scored in accordance with the methodology set out in the ITT document.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ac71
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033815-2025
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34962100 - Control tower equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£297,359 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 1 Aug 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@eppingforestdc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1992564000

Buyer Location

Locality
EPPING
Postcode
CM16 4BZ
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH35 West Essex
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex

Local Authority
Epping Forest
Electoral Ward
Epping West & Rural
Westminster Constituency
Epping Forest

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COPPERCHASE

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