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Dover Museum - New Fire Alarm

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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08 Sep 2025 at 10:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Kent County Council centres around the replacement of the fire alarm system at Dover Discovery Centre's Dover Museum. Categorised under the 'works' industry category, the procurement is based in Maidstone, United Kingdom, within the region of UKJ. The tender has already advanced to the Award stage, with key dates including a contract signing on 1st September 2025, and the contractual period running from 22nd September 2025 to 30th January 2026. The procurement method was described as "Below threshold - unknown," and was governed under UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in safety system installations, particularly those with expertise in burglar and fire alarms, as well as site preparation work. The contract has been awarded to E. Saunders, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Margate, indicating a preference for utilising local talent and businesses within the South East England region. The procurement process being below-threshold makes it particularly appealing to SMEs who can provide flexible and innovative solutions to meet the unforeseen work options specified in the contract.

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Notice Title

Dover Museum - New Fire Alarm

Notice Description

Dover Discovery Centre - Fire alarm replacement in Dover Museum

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05959e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054572-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

31625000 - Burglar and fire alarms

45100000 - Site preparation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£39,164 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2025 - 30 Jan 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sourcingsupportteam@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

E. SAUNDERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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