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Air Conditioning and Fire Suppression testing

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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02 Jul 2025 at 16:07

Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council has completed the procurement process for the "Air Conditioning and Fire Suppression testing," with the process now at the award stage. The contract, which focuses on the supply and testing of air conditioning and fire suppression systems, falls under the goods category, specifically within the electrical equipment and apparatus industry. Located in Chichester, United Kingdom, this procurement was conducted using a direct method without competition, as it was below the threshold. Key dates include the contract's commencement on 1st July 2025, and its conclusion on 18th June 2026. The total contract value was £36,840, and it was signed on 30th June 2025.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical equipment and apparatus, particularly those experienced in air conditioning and fire suppression systems. As the contract was awarded to Data Centre Response Ltd, a small to medium enterprise (SME) based in Swindon, such businesses could find similar opportunities of interest in future tenders. Companies positioned to efficiently manage and deliver high-quality goods within this sector can vie for similar procurements, leveraging their expertise to expand their market presence and build partnerships with local government authorities.

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Notice Title

Air Conditioning and Fire Suppression testing

Notice Description

Air Conditioning and also Fire Suppression testing

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0557eb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036951-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,700 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 18 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
andrew.moore@westsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 1RG
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DATA CENTRE RESPONSE

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