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UPS replacement Chigwell

THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR ESSEX

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19 Dec 2025 at 09:42

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process was initiated by The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex, located at Kelvedon Park, London Road, Rivenhall, Witham, with Andrea Denham as the primary contact. The procurement, titled “UPS replacement Chigwell”, involves the supply and installation of an uninterruptible power supply unit in Chigwell, as the current system was deemed beyond economical repair. Categorised under the industry of works and services, this procurement has already reached the award stage, with Kohler Uninterruptible Power as the chosen supplier. The procurement was conducted via a direct method, below the threshold and without competition, and the resulting contract, signed on 18 November 2025, is set to run from 19 November 2025 to 30 November 2026, with an option for a one-year renewal depending on budget provisions.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical installations and uninterruptible power supply solutions. It provides a foothold in public sector engagements that could lead to further similar projects within the region. Enterprises with expertise in installing electric motors, generators, and electricity distribution equipment, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), would find this contract beneficial, given its scale and the nature of the procurement method. Engaging with projects led by public authorities such as The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex, provides valuable experience and the potential for sustained business growth.

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Notice Title

UPS replacement Chigwell

Notice Description

Supply & installation of uninterruptible power supply unit Chigwell. The current system after inspection deemed beyond economical repair.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f9ec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084718-2025
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

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

45 - Construction work

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

31154000 - Uninterruptible power supplies

45310000 - Electrical installation work

51111000 - Installation services of electric motors, generators and transformers

51112000 - Installation services of electricity distribution and control equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£164,042 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
19 Nov 2025 - 30 Nov 2026 1-2 years
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
Andrea Denham
Contact Email
andrea.denham@suffolk.police.uk
Contact Phone
07979179003

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

KOHLER UNITERRUPTIBLE POWER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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