Award

Armoury Storage Units

THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR ESSEX

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13 May 2026 at 15:52

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex concerns the direct award for manufacturing and providing two 20’ ISO containers tailored for use as an armoury and ammunition magazine. The process, classified under sub-central government public authority, is located in Witham, United Kingdom, and falls within the main industry category of modular and portable buildings, security equipment, and container storage systems. The contract award, valued at £211,704.26, commenced on 13th May 2026 and is scheduled to conclude by 30th June 2026. This urgent procurement was necessitated due to the unforeseeable closure of existing facilities, resulting in the immediate need for compliant storage solutions.

This tender presents significant business opportunities particularly for companies specialised in manufacturing modular buildings and security equipment. Due to the direct award nature, businesses with the flexibility and capability to meet sudden requirements efficiently are best suited to compete in similar contexts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are explicitly considered suitable to perform the contract, providing growth potential by establishing relationships with governmental bodies and enhancing their market presence in public sector procurements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Armoury Storage Units

Notice Description

Manufacture and provide two (2) 20' ISO containers fit out for an armoury and ammunition magazine

Procurement Information

The requirement arises from the unforeseeable closure of the existing building, which resulted in the immediate loss of compliant firearms training and armoury facilities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06982e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044125-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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

CPV Codes

35121000 - Security equipment

44211100 - Modular and portable buildings

44614300 - Container storage system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£211,704 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
12 May 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR ESSEX
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WITHAM
Postcode
CM8 3HB
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
Silver End & Cressing
Westminster Constituency
Witham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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