Award

Polling Booth & Voter ID Privacy Screen

BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

17 Mar 2026 at 10:44

Award

21 Feb 2026 at 13:19

Tender

17 Nov 2025 at 14:15

Summary of the contracting process

Braintree District Council, in collaboration with Essex County Council, has completed a procurement process for the supply and delivery of Polling Booths and Voter ID Privacy Screens. This contract aimed to support electoral operations across 149 polling stations in Braintree District, United Kingdom. The process, initiated as an open tender below the threshold in terms of competition, was awarded to PAKFLATT (UK) LIMITED. The contract, valued at £88,668 excluding VAT, was signed on 24th February 2026 and is active until 31st March 2027. The industry category for this procurement is goods, specifically furniture and electoral equipment, with deliveries designated for the region UKH36.

This procurement opens up opportunities for businesses specialising in electoral solutions and furniture manufacturing, particularly those that offer innovative, durable, and accessible products that align with electoral compliance standards. SMEs are particularly encouraged to participate in such tenders, given the contract's focus on modular and portable solutions, which could provide growth opportunities for businesses that can supply versatile and high-quality electoral materials. Companies that can meet these specifications and offer competitive pricing can engage in future procurement processes by sub-central government authorities like Braintree District Council.

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Notice Title

Polling Booth & Voter ID Privacy Screen

Notice Description

The contract has been awarded for the supply and delivery of replacement Polling Booths and Voter ID Privacy Screens to support electoral operations across 149 polling stations within the Braintree District. The requirement includes the provision of polling booths capable of accommodating a minimum of two voters simultaneously, with at least one booth at each location being fully accessible. Each polling station will also receive one Voter ID Privacy Screen to support the implementation of voter identification procedures.

Lot Information

Polling Booths

This requirement is for the supply and delivery of replacement Polling Booths to support operations across 149 polling stations within the Braintree District. Each polling station requires a booth that allows for a minimum of two people to vote at any one time and a with a minimum of one being an accessible polling booth.

Voter ID Privacy Screen

This requirement is for the supply and delivery of replacement Voter ID Privacy Screens to support operations across 149 polling stations within the Braintree District. Each polling station requires one Voter ID Privacy Screen.

Polling Booth and Voter ID Privacy Screen

This requirement is for the supply and delivery of replacement Polling Booths and Voter ID Privacy Screens to support operations across 149 polling stations within the Braintree District. Each polling station requires a booth that allows for a minimum of two people to vote at any one time and a with a minimum of one being an accessible polling booth and one Voter ID Privacy Screen.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e288
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023893-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

39100000 - Furniture

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£88,668 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£88,668 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
25 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRAINTREE
Postcode
CM7 9HB
Post Town
Chelmsford
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
TLH36 Heart of Essex

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PAKFLATT (UK

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