Tender

Forensic Freezers Essex Police Headquarters

THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR ESSEX

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

31 Oct 2025 at 15:12

Planning

28 May 2025 at 12:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex is presently in the tender stage of procuring specialised forensic freezers to be installed at Essex Police Headquarters in Chelmsford. The procurement involves the construction of a purpose-built walk-in cold store within an existing warehouse, designed for the storage of forensic materials. This project, identified under tender ID 7F-2024-P041, has an active status with a gross budget of £330,000. The deadline for tender submissions is set for 27th November 2025, by 10:00 AM. The procurement falls under the 'works' category and involves open competition, ensuring equal opportunity for interested organisations to participate. Potential suppliers are invited to register and submit their proposals through the designated supplier portal.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in refrigeration, mechanical installations, and construction works related to law and order facilities. Companies proficient in installing cold-storage facilities, with experience in meeting the specific compliance and security standards required for forensic material storage, stand to benefit. The project seeks involvement from organisations capable of not only installation but also suitable for undertaking electrical modifications to accommodate power and data needs. Additionally, the tender encourages participation from SMEs, promoting business growth among smaller enterprises. Engaging in this procurement process can build credibility and promote further opportunities within the public sector for capable suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Forensic Freezers Essex Police Headquarters

Notice Description

Construction of purpose-built walk-in cold store at Essex Police Headquarters, Chelmsford. The Authority is seeking a supplier that is able to supply and install two bespoke walk-in cold room/holding freezers, into an existing stand alone warehouse on the Essex Police HQ site, for storing forensic materials. This opportunity can be found as follows: 1. Log in to our supplier portal at https://7force.force.com/login 2. Locate the opportunity under the 'Find Opportunities' section 3. Click 'Register Interest' 4. You can then go to 'My Proposals & Quotes' to view the documentation and submit your response. 5. Once you have completed all relevant Requirement Sections, ensure you click the 'Submit' button to ensure your responses are received by us. Upon clicking 'Submit' you will receive a confirmation email.

Planning Information

Please register your interest in this project by sending an email to emma.saunders@kent.police.uk. Please feel free to provide any commentary regarding the feasibility and the deliverability of the requirements. The Authority uses an e-tendering platform for all tender activity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0527f1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070164-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45213210 - Cold-storage installations

45216100 - Construction work for buildings relating to law and order or emergency services

45310000 - Electrical installation work

45331231 - Installation work of refrigeration equipment

45350000 - Mechanical installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£275,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£275,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
10 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 1 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR ESSEX
Contact Name
Emma Saunders
Contact Email
emma.saunders@kent.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WITHAM
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
TLH East (England), TLH3 Essex

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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