Award

Portacabin at Longfield Fire and Rescue, Hitchin Road

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

06 May 2026 at 09:25

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves Hertfordshire County Council, a sub-central government public authority based in Stevenage, United Kingdom. The contract, identified as "Portacabin at Longfield Fire and Rescue, Hitchin Road", falls under the goods category, specifically dealing with modular and portable buildings for use as training facilities at the fire station. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, below threshold and without competition, and is now in the award stage. Key details of the contract include an active status, a start date of 1st April 2026, an end date of 31st March 2027, and a total value of £40,351.80 GBP.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in modular and portable construction solutions. Large enterprises, given their capacity and resources, like the awarded supplier, Portakabin Limited, are well-positioned to take advantage of such opportunities in the public sector. The procurement reflects a demand for adaptable structures within public service facilities, offering potential for businesses to expand their presence in the government contracts market. This could lead to further engagements and repeat business in infrastructure support services for emergency services sectors.

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Notice Title

Portacabin at Longfield Fire and Rescue, Hitchin Road

Notice Description

Rental costs for a portacabin at the Longfields Fire and Rescue site in Stevenage. They are used for the training facility for fire fighter staff.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069226
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041383-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

44211100 - Modular and portable buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,351 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20261 months 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STEVENAGE
Postcode
SG1 2FQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stevenage
Electoral Ward
Symonds Green
Westminster Constituency
Stevenage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PORTAKABIN

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