Award

Air Conditioning Maintenance Services

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUFFOLK

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

14 Nov 2025 at 17:30

Tender

25 Jul 2025 at 10:37

Planning

17 Jul 2025 at 07:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioners for Suffolk and Norfolk have completed an open procurement process for "Air Conditioning Maintenance Services," focusing on the maintenance of systems for both constabularies in the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure and reached the contract award stage on 14th November 2025. The location of service delivery includes regions under the UKH classification, specifically Norfolk and Suffolk. The contract's value stands at £332,168 GBP, excluding VAT, and spans from 1st December 2025 to 30th November 2027, with potential extensions under consideration for up to three additional years. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting electrical machinery maintenance.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for SMEs, especially those specialising in repair and maintenance services of electrical apparatus. With the contracting process placing an equal emphasis on price and quality, businesses capable of providing cost-effective and high-quality air conditioning maintenance stand to benefit substantially. The opportunity to secure extended contracts provides a stable avenue for business growth in servicing public sector clients, making this tender particularly attractive for companies looking to expand their portfolio in government contracts within the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Air Conditioning Maintenance Services

Notice Description

Air Conditioning Maintenance Services for Norfolk and Suffolk.

Lot Information

Norfolk

Air conditioning maintenance services Lot 1 Norfolk

Options: Option to extend up to three years

Renewal: 12 + 12 + 12 months

Suffolk

Air conditioning maintenance services Lot 2 Suffolk

Options: Option to extend up to three years

Renewal: 12 + 12 + 12 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0560b9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074175-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50532000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery, apparatus and associated equipment

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£551,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£551,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£332,168 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
14 Nov 20253 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
2027-10-02

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUFFOLK
Additional Buyers

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORFOLK

Contact Name
Joanne Cherrington
Contact Email
7forceprocurement@ecis.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP5 3QS
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Norfolk
Electoral Ward
South Wymondham
Westminster Constituency
South Norfolk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONSTANT COOLING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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