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East Preston Fire Station (2025) - Flat roof upgrade

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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17 Mar 2026 at 15:31

Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council has successfully completed the procurement process for upgrading the flat roof at East Preston Fire Station's appliance bay. This contract, valued at £36,743.30, falls under the industry category of construction works, specifically focusing on roof works and other specialised trade construction. The procurement stage is categorised as 'award', with the process being initiated on a limited competition basis below the threshold. Rivercrest Limited from Lewes, England, has been awarded the contract as the supplier, and the active service period spans from 2nd March to 20th March 2026. The procurement aligns with regulatory guidance under the UK Public Procurement framework.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses within the construction and building services sector, particularly those specialising in roof works and other special trade construction activities. Rivercrest Limited, a large-scale enterprise, exemplifies the type of business well-positioned to meet the specific demands of such projects. Public procurement contracts like these are crucial for business growth, offering avenues to demonstrate expertise in specialised construction work for public authority clients like West Sussex County Council. Engaging in these competitive processes can enhance business visibility, secure substantial projects, and expand operational portfolios in the public procurement sphere.

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Notice Title

East Preston Fire Station (2025) - Flat roof upgrade

Notice Description

Flat roof upgrade to the appliance bay at East Preston Fire Station

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066c8e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024195-2026
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45260000 - Roof works and other special trade construction works

71315000 - Building services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,743 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 20 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
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 1RG
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RIVERCREST

Further Information

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