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Provision of Scientific Support

Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority

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17 Jun 2026 at 09:15

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority has successfully completed a contract for the provision of scientific support services. The tender titled "Provision of Scientific Support" falls under the services category within the public authority - sub-central government classification. The procurement process was direct and conducted below the threshold without competition. Located in Rivenhall, Essex, UK, the project commenced on 1st April 2026 and is set to conclude by 31st March 2029. The contract, valued at £43,200, was awarded to Bureau Veritas, a large-scale organisation based in London, on 11th November 2025.

This contract offers considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific and technical services, specifically in engineering-related and scientific prospecting services. With the contract awarded directly and under the complete status, it signifies a potentially lucrative venture for companies with an established track record in delivering bespoke scientific support services. Businesses in this field stand to benefit from engaging with similar tenders, aimed at supporting public authorities in specialised technical roles, positioning themselves as preferred service providers for future direct procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Scientific Support

Notice Description

Scientific support provided on request by the duty Scientific Adviser on a range of topics

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b677
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056888-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services

71351700 - Scientific prospecting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£43,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RIVENHALL
Postcode
CM8 3HB
Postcode Area
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

Bureau Veritas

Further Information

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