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Hythe Bay PS Fire Alarm Replacement

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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31 Mar 2026 at 12:14

Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council, operating as a sub-central government public authority, has awarded a contract for the replacement of the fire alarm system at Hythe Bay PS to EJ Ditton Ltd. This procurement process is classified under the goods category, specifically fire-detection systems, and operates below the standard threshold. The contract, having been signed on 18th March 2026, commenced on 13th April 2026 and is scheduled to complete by 31st July 2026. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract valued at £46,166.65 (excluding VAT), or £55,399.98 gross, highlighting a strategic emphasis on local upgrades and safety enhancements.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in fire alarm installations and related services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like EJ Ditton Ltd. Local companies with expertise in safety systems could find similar projects beneficial for expanding their portfolios and gaining visibility within the governmental sector. The completion of this project in the South-East region of England, where Kent County Council is based, may also encourage other local service providers to engage in subsequent procurement initiatives by proving effectiveness at fulfilling public authority requirements under competitive circumstances.

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Notice Title

Hythe Bay PS Fire Alarm Replacement

Notice Description

Installation of a new Fire Alarm system to EJ Ditton to the sum of PS46,166.65.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067912
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029637-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31625100 - Fire-detection systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£46,166 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 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
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
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
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EJ DITTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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