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Replacement of retractable tiered seating

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR BEDFORDSHIRE

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11 Feb 2026 at 12:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire, located at Bedfordshire Police HQ in Kempston, has completed a procurement process titled "Replacement of retractable tiered seating" for their lecture theatre. The contract, awarded on 11th February 2026, falls within the 'works' category and includes additional procurement categories like 'goods'. This procurement was conducted through a direct method, below threshold, and involved no competition. The contract, valued at £33,600 gross, began on 1st December 2025 and is set to conclude on 3rd April 2026. The supplier, Hussey Seatway, will carry out the carpentry installation work, with the main delivery location specified within the UKH25 region.

This contract offers growth opportunities for businesses engaged in joinery and carpentry installation work, particularly those specialising in retractable seating solutions for public sector environments. Small to medium-sized enterprises with expertise in bespoke seating arrangements are ideal candidates to compete in similar future tenders. The procurement method utilised here suggests potential openings for businesses able to provide direct, high-quality services without the need for extensive competition, enabling swift project progression. The tender showcases Hussey Seatway's capabilities and can inspire similar entities to engage in public procurement processes requiring tailored installation services.

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Notice Title

Replacement of retractable tiered seating

Notice Description

The replacement of the retractable tiered seating in Bedfordshire Police HQ lecture theatre

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064dc6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012365-2026
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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45420000 - Joinery and carpentry installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 3 Apr 2026 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 AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR BEDFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
Andrea Denham
Contact Email
andrea.denham@suffolk.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
KEMPSTON
Postcode
MK43 9AX
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Kempston West
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HUSSEY SEATWAY

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