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Witham Leisure Centre

BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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04 Mar 2026 at 06:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the installation of a new equipment control panel at Witham Leisure Centre has been awarded to HYDROSPEC LIMITED by Braintree District Council. This contract, which falls under the 'goods' category specifically targeting leisure equipment, concludes its active period on 31 March 2026 following a start date of 3 March 2026. The procurement method employed was direct, and the process was completed without competition as it was below the threshold. The leisure centre project is situated in Braintree, Essex, and the value of the contract amounts to £78,000 gross. Braintree District Council operates as a sub-central government public authority, located at Causeway House, CM7 9HB, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in leisure equipment supply and installation to expand their operations by fulfilling local authority needs. Companies similar to HYDROSPEC LIMITED, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), are well-suited to compete in future contracts of this type, given the specialised nature of the supply and installation required. Engaging with such contracts can provide growth opportunities by increasing visibility and reputation within the procurement sector and strengthening ties with government bodies like Braintree District Council.

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Notice Title

Witham Leisure Centre

Notice Description

Design, supply and install a new equipment control panel at Witham Leisure Centre

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06619c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019252-2026
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

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories


CPV Codes

37416000 - Leisure equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£65,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 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 - 31 Mar 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
BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRAINTREE
Postcode
CM7 9HB
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
Bocking South
Westminster Constituency
Braintree

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HYDROSPEC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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