Award

Colchester Custody Works

THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR ESSEX

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23 Sep 2025 at 09:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex has facilitated a public procurement process for "Colchester Custody Works," focusing on remedial works related to custody flooring. This contracting process falls under the "works" category and is pertinent to refurbishment and maintenance services, specifically solid flooring, with Gardhams Limited being awarded the contract. The location of the project is Rivenhall, Witham in the United Kingdom, and the contract is active from 1st September 2025 to 17th October 2025. The procurement followed a "direct" method below the threshold without competition and is now in the "award" stage as of 23rd September 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in refurbishment and maintenance services, particularly those with expertise in flooring solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like Gardhams Limited, who focus on targeted service delivery in public authority projects, are well-suited to engage in similar procurement processes. Such contracts not only enhance business portfolios but also foster relationships with sub-central government bodies, thus offering growth prospects and potential future collaborations within the public sector. As this project highlights specific needs, businesses that demonstrate flexibility, adherence to public standards, and efficiency stand to benefit greatly.

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Notice Title

Colchester Custody Works

Notice Description

Colchester Custody remedial works to custody flooring

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059fe4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058799-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

44112210 - Solid flooring

45453100 - Refurbishment work

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£79,862 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 17 Oct 2025 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
THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR ESSEX
Contact Name
Emma Saunders 7 Force Commercial Services
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GARDHAMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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