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The Forum BMS Upgrade

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL

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29 Jul 2026 at 13:21

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "The Forum BMS Upgrade" was undertaken by Southend-on-Sea City Council, focusing on the replacement and installation of building management systems at The Forum in Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom. Classified under the works category, the procedure was completed, with a focus on electrical installation work. The process reached its award stage on 29th July 2026, with the contract signed on 28th July 2026. The contractor, R & A Mechanical Services Ltd, was assigned the project from 24th August 2026 to 8th September 2026. The procurement was conducted as a below threshold process, echoing the public authority's commitment to local economic stimulation within the specified region of UKH31.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the construction and electrical installation industries, particularly those skilled in managing heating and electrical building equipment. By engaging local SMEs like R & A Mechanical Services Ltd, Southend-on-Sea City Council aims to leverage regional expertise, enhancing competitiveness within sub-central government procurement. Businesses with experience in similar public works and a proactive approach to tendering below-threshold projects would be well-suited to compete for such opportunities, fostering valuable connections and expanding their portfolio in public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Forum BMS Upgrade

Notice Description

Replacement of ground floor plant room panel building management systems and installation of IO modules for control basement plantroom equipment at The Forum, Southend on Sea PS35,600.00

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d692
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071750-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45315000 - Electrical installation work of heating and other electrical building-equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Aug 2026 - 8 Sep 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
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
Postcode
SS2 6FA
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

R & A MECHANICAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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