Award

Internal part refurbishment of Dovercourt Fire Station

THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR ESSEX

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20 Aug 2025 at 14:14

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the internal part refurbishment of Dovercourt Fire Station, located in Harwich, Dovercourt, Essex, was conducted by The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex. The tender, identified with the title "Internal part refurbishment of Dovercourt Fire Station," falls under the industry category of construction works, specifically refurbishment work. The procurement was carried out using a limited method, which entails below-threshold limited competition. The tendering phase has reached completion, with the award stage active. Key dates include the contract signing on 20th June 2025, with the refurbishment scheduled to commence on 8th September 2025 and conclude by 3rd October 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in construction and refurbishment, particularly those with expertise in public sector projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like J W Steele and Sons Limited, which won the contract, can benefit from such opportunities to grow their portfolio of works. Companies familiar with working with public authorities and those with a track record in delivering refurbishment projects on a limited budget would find similar tenders well-suited to their capabilities. Engaging in this sector can lead to increased project opportunities and a strengthened market presence for businesses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Internal part refurbishment of Dovercourt Fire Station

Notice Description

The works comprise the refurbishment and redecoration of parts of Dovercourt Fire Station, Fronks Road, Harwich, Dovercourt, Essex CO12 4JE including community room and recreation room

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058b7e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050254-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,350 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2025 - 3 Oct 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR ESSEX
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
estateservicescustomerliaison@essex.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
Not specified
Local Authority
Braintree
Electoral Ward
Silver End & Cressing
Westminster Constituency
Witham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

J W STEELE AND SONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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