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Tolvaddon Fire Station Breathing Apparatus (BA) Facility V2

CORNWALL COUNCIL

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13 Apr 2026 at 11:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved Cornwall Council as the buying organisation, aiming to construct a Breathing Apparatus (BA) facility at Tolvaddon Fire Station. The industry category is security, fire-fighting, police, and defence equipment, and the location is the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, as of the award date on 13th April 2026. The tender was carried out under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54, and the project was awarded to Crofton Engineering Ltd. The contract, titled "Tolvaddon Fire Station Breathing Apparatus (BA) Facility," commenced on 1st April 2026 and will conclude by 31st March 2027, with a gross value of £194,400.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the construction and equipment supply sectors, particularly those specialising in public safety infrastructure. Companies with experience in fire station construction or those supplying fire-fighting equipment would be well-suited to similar future opportunities, given the focus on enhancing public safety and firefighter well-being. The procurement was conducted through a 'Below threshold - unknown' method, indicating potential opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Crofton Engineering Ltd to successfully engage in public contracts. Engaging in such tenders can pave the way for business growth by establishing a foothold in public sector contracts, enhancing company visibility, and fostering strategic partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tolvaddon Fire Station Breathing Apparatus (BA) Facility V2

Notice Description

To construct a purpose-built Breathing Apparatus facility as an addition to the existing concrete drill tower situated within the drill area at Tolvaddon Fire Station. For the proposal of the construction of a dedicated Breathing Apparatus (BA) facility at Tolvaddon Community Fire Station to serve Tolvaddon, Hayle fire stations and the wider service training department. This facility will ensure our firefighters receive the most advanced training in a safe and controlled environment, ultimately enhancing public safety and firefighter well-being. Across these locations this facility will service over 60 of our operational fire personnel across 3 departments.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0680e8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033222-2026
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

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£162,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORNWALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3AY
Post Town
Truro
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CROFTON ENGINEERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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