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Door Top Alarms

ESSEX PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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02 Oct 2025 at 14:43

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust has successfully completed a procurement process for the supply of door top alarms. This contract was awarded as a direct, below-threshold procurement, meaning it was conducted without competition. The process was in compliance with the legal framework set by UKPGA 2023/54. The project falls under the 'works' category, specifically classified as fencing, railing, and safety equipment installation work. The contract, valued at £41,747.49 excluding VAT, commenced on 11th August 2025 and is scheduled to conclude on 31st March 2026. This procurement activity took place in Wickford, United Kingdom, indicating its geographical focus in the UK region UKH36, with Aquarius Fire & Security Ltd being the awarded supplier.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in safety and security solutions, particularly those with expertise in alarm systems or installation of safety equipment. Large-scale enterprises like Aquarius Fire & Security Ltd, which can efficiently deliver such safety installations, are well-suited to compete in similar public contracts. Companies with a ready track record in the public sector, especially in delivering projects without competition, might find strategic value in exploring similar opportunities to expand their public sector portfolio.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Door Top Alarms

Notice Description

Door top alarms, a below threshold direct award under PA23

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a729
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061853-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45340000 - Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£41,747 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
10 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Megan Booth
Contact Email
megan.booth11@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WICKFORD
Postcode
SS11 7XX
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Rettendon and Runwell
Westminster Constituency
Maldon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AQUARIUS FIRE & SECURITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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