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Orchard Theatre Roof Works - Air intake and extract system

DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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02 Mar 2026 at 13:33

Summary of the contracting process

Dartford Borough Council has concluded the procurement process for the "Orchard Theatre Roof Works - Air intake and extract system," addressing the need for improved air intake and extract in the theatre auditorium. This process falls under the industry category of services, specifically heating-system design services. The contract was awarded to Car Parking Systems Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) from London. The procurement method was a direct, below-threshold procurement without competition, reflecting a streamlined process. The contract is scheduled to commence on 3rd March 2026 and conclude by 30th November 2026.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in heating-system design services, particularly those capable of delivering innovative solutions for air intake and extract systems. SMEs specialising in mechanical engineering solutions or fire strategy compliance would be well-suited to engage in similar future projects. Dartford Borough Council's initiative indicates the ongoing requirement for developed systems within public authority infrastructures, potentially leading to further contracts and growth for aligned service providers.

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Notice Title

Orchard Theatre Roof Works - Air intake and extract system

Notice Description

Following CFD smoke modelling exercise, in order to satisfy the Fire Strategy for the building, a design for the additional air intake and extract to the theatre auditorium was needed

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065fa1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018453-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71321200 - Heating-system design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARTFORD
Postcode
DA1 1DR
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Dartford
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Dartford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAR PARKING SYSTEMS

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