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Harwich Police Office Shuttering

THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR ESSEX

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03 Jun 2026 at 08:02

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex, involves the contract titled "Harwich Police Office Shuttering". This project falls within the works category, specifically focusing on the installation of shutters. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded to J W Steele & Sons Limited. The buying organisation is situated in Witham, Essex, while the project's physical location is in Harwich, United Kingdom. The process followed a limited procurement method, suitable for contracts below a specified threshold, ensuring a more streamlined competition. The contract, valued at £21,985 net of taxes, is scheduled to run from 1st to 30th October 2026, with the contract being signed on 18th May 2026.

This tender can create growth opportunities for small to medium enterprises, particularly those specialising in construction or security installations. J W Steele & Sons Limited, operating as an SME, exemplifies the type of business well-suited to this type of contract. Companies with expertise in shutter installation and maintenance can potentially find similar opportunities within public authority contracts. The limited competition nature of this procurement process may encourage smaller firms to participate, as it involves less exhaustive requirements compared to more extensive, open tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Harwich Police Office Shuttering

Notice Description

Due to site closure shuttering will be erected to secure premises

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06abf6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052116-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45421142 - Installation of shutters

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£21,985 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR ESSEX
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

J W STEELE & SONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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