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Award

13 Jul 2026 at 15:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by East Sussex County Council, involved a project titled "Kitchen Refurbishment - Polly Arch Site." This project dealt with updating kitchen facilities at the Polly Arch Caravan Site in Polegate. The procurement falls under the services category and was carried out using a limited competition method, deemed below threshold. The contract reached the award stage on 13 July 2026, following its initiation as a tender, and was completed with a contract period starting from 1 July 2026 to 31 December 2026. The total contract value was £29,400, handled by Colours Decorating Limited, indicating an active status.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in installation services, particularly those experienced with durable kitchen refurbishments. Given its scope, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a strong local presence and capabilities in providing high-quality installation work would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in the future. The contract's focus on refurbishing kitchen amenities without altering layouts also suggests valuable opportunities for businesses adept in modernisation projects within existing configurations.

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Notice Title

Kitchen Refurbishment - Polly Arch Site

Notice Description

This project sets out the planned programme of kitchen refurbishments at Polly Arch Caravan Site, Polegate. The kitchens are individual units housed in an amenity block across 6 pitches. The project will deliver updated and durable kitchen installations without changing any layout, including new units, worktops, sinks, flooring, and improved ventilation where required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c9db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065761-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 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
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COLOURS DECORATING

Further Information

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