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TREND Building Management System

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT

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13 Feb 2026 at 13:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent, concerns the TREND Building Management System, aimed at the design, build, installation, and commissioning of a new TREND IQ5 BMS control panel at Sheerness Police Station. This falls under the industry category of works relating to heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation. Located in Maidstone, the project has reached the award stage and involves a limited competition procurement method due to its below-threshold status. The contract was awarded to PALACE-TECH LIMITED and became active starting from 1st March 2026, running until 13th May 2026, with notable dates including the contract signing on 13th February 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in building management systems and HVAC installation work. Companies such as PALACE-TECH LIMITED, which possess the capability to manage large-scale projects, are well-suited to compete in such limited competition procurements. Engagements of this scale allow firms to develop technical expertise and establish substantial connections within public sector contracts, fostering business growth in the competitive field of building management solutions.

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Notice Title

TREND Building Management System

Notice Description

To design, build, install and commission a new TREND IQ5 BMS control panel and associated wiring and controls at Sheerness Police Station for Kent Police.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0653f5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013434-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45331000 - Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,471 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 13 May 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 KENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
philip.belton@kent.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 9BZ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Park Wood & Mangravet
Westminster Constituency
Faversham and Mid Kent

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PALACE-TECH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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