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ECFRS00315 Planned Preventative Maintenance Wethersfield and Orsett training Facilities

ESSEX POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

23 Dec 2025 at 16:05

Award

11 Nov 2025 at 12:05

Tender

14 Mar 2025 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority has completed the procurement process for the "ECFRS00315 Planned Preventative Maintenance Wethersfield and Orsett training Facilities." This contract involves the repair and maintenance of metal containers used for fire training, including live fire container repairs and heat tile repair at sites in Wethersfield and Orsett. The procurement category is services, and the procedure followed was an open one, suitable for businesses within the repair and maintenance sector, particularly those specialising in metal containers. The contract was awarded to FRANK HALLS & SON LTD with the official signing date on 12th December 2025. The contract is active from 12th January 2026 until 11th January 2028, with possible extensions up to January 2030. The total contract value is £578,000, with a gross amount of £693,600.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in repair and maintenance services, particularly those with expertise in handling metal containers and fire training facilities. Companies like FRANK HALLS & SON LTD, which is a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME), succeeded in this competitive tender, which saw two final-stage bids. The contract is ideal for SMEs that can offer comprehensive maintenance and repair services, ensuring they can meet the contractual demands of preventative maintenance, surveys, and reactive maintenance. This contract can serve as a significant portfolio addition for service providers aiming to expand their footprint in public sector contracts within the UK market, particularly those situated in the East of England region.

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Notice Title

ECFRS00315 Planned Preventative Maintenance Wethersfield and Orsett training Facilities

Notice Description

Contract details notice for Planned Preventative Maintenance of metal containers used for fire training at our Wethersfield and Orsett Training Facility sites. The work includes live fire training container repairs, maintenance and heat tile repair and replacement including surveys, planned works and reactive maintenance To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1002862428

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ed5b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085958-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

44450000 - Mild steel

44619000 - Other containers

45223210 - Structural steelworks

45255400 - Fabrication work

45262670 - Metalworking

50510000 - Repair and maintenance services of pumps, valves, taps and metal containers

50514000 - Repair and maintenance services of metal containers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£578,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£578,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 11 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Contract
Contact Email
contracts@essex-fire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441376576000

Buyer Location

Locality
ESSEX
Postcode
CM8 3HB
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex

Local Authority
Braintree
Electoral Ward
Silver End & Cressing
Westminster Constituency
Witham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRANK HALLS & SON

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