Award

Hot Water Heater Replacement at Orsett Fire Station

ESSEX POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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Award

11 Feb 2026 at 16:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority involved the replacement of a hot water heater at Orsett Fire Station. This contract falls within the goods category, specifically related to plumbing equipment such as water heaters and heating for buildings. The procurement method employed was limited competition, as it was below the threshold, ensuring a streamlined approach. The award for this contract was issued on 11 February 2026, with the operational window scheduled from 23 to 28 February 2026. The procurement aligns with the legal basis under UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for small to medium enterprises, particularly those specialising in plumbing and heating equipment, to grow their business by securing contracts with sub-central government authorities. With a focus on goods essential for public service facilities, companies capable of delivering efficient installation and supply services would find this procurement particularly advantageous. The contract was awarded to BALM & DAVIES LIMITED, indicating potential for similar SMEs to be competitive in future limited competition tenders, especially in the Essex region of the United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hot Water Heater Replacement at Orsett Fire Station

Notice Description

Hot Water Heater Replacement supply and installation at Orsett Fire Station To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1012571939

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064e3d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012559-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

39715000 - Water heaters and heating for buildings; plumbing equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£51,058 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 28 Feb 2026 30 days
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 POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KELVEDON
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

BALM & DAVIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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