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SLTC Control works

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL

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09 Jan 2026 at 15:29

Summary of the contracting process

Southend-on-Sea City Council initiated a procurement process titled "SLTC Control works" focusing on urgent Building Management System (BMS) works. The procurement falls under the public authority - sub-central government category, specifically catering to the goods industry, with an emphasis on office and computing machinery, equipment, and supplies. This process is at the contract award stage, with R & A Mechanical Services Ltd as the contracted supplier. Located in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, the contract commenced on 19 January 2026 and is set to conclude on 30 January 2026. The procurement was executed through a direct method below threshold without competition, indicating streamlined acquisition without an open tender process.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses in the mechanical services sector, particularly those specialising in Building Management Systems, to establish or enhance their reputation with local councils. While the specific procurement method did not entail a competitive bidding process, it highlights the potential for nearby SMEs with related expertise to align with future tailored requirements from established public authorities like Southend-on-Sea City Council. Businesses in proximity to Southend-on-Sea and those capable of providing niche solutions for urgent infrastructure needs will find opportunities for engagement and potential growth in similar future procurements.

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Notice Title

SLTC Control works

Notice Description

SLTC Control works, Urgent BMS works

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060319
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001980-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,850 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 30 Jan 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stewarthorne@southend.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
Postcode
SS2 6FA
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

R & A MECHANICAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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