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# Supply and Installation of Fleet Workshop Cabinets and Tools

Buyer: CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY ON BEHALF OF THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CHESHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-036ab03d-3c37-41af-9b82-850c7ce37c79

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## Summary

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire (PCC) has awarded a contract for the supply and installation of vehicle fleet services workshop cabinets and tools to Craig Specialist Services Ltd, trading as Truesteel. The focus is on enhancing the Cheshire Constabulary (CC) workshops with new workstations that include both fitted and mobile storage units, alongside comprehensive toolsets. With a finite budget, the contract encompasses phased work blocks based on available funding, and the initial contract award value is £209,581.50, potentially increasing to a maximum of £230,000 to cover ancillary products. The project commenced on 16th October 2024, and is anticipated to complete by the end of the year, with an option to extend if necessary. A site visit is scheduled for 15th July 2024.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in workshop equipment, refurbishment, and installation work. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), particularly those experienced in handling comprehensive projects for public sector clients, would be well-suited to compete. The open procedure procurement method indicates transparency and the likelihood of multiple phases of work, making it ideal for businesses looking to secure long-term growth through the provision of high-quality, tailored solutions to meet strict safety and security standards in a critical public service setting.

## Notice

This is a Contract Award Notice. The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire (PCC) is looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced single Lead Contractor for the Supply and Installation of Cheshire Constabulary (CC) Vehicle Fleet Services (VFS) Workshop Cabinets and Tools. CC VFS are responsible for over 750 cars across the Force, servicing and repairing over 20 cars a day. The CC Fleet includes a wide range of vehicles such as boats, riot vans, speed camera vans and motor bikes. To increase and maintain Quality Standards, improve Security, and minimise Health and Safety risks, the PCC would like to install new workstations throughout the workshop. The workstations will have both fitted and mobile storage units and provide a complete set of tools for each workstation. There is a finite budget for this programme of work, which may not initially cover the full requirement. The tender opportunity has been constructed to facilitate discreet blocks of work as funding allows. The intention is to award the full programme of work to one successful bidder. The PCC would expect bids to be significantly below the highest value included the advert. It is anticipated that the project will commence at the point of Contract Award and will be completed before the end of 2024. There will be options to extend the contract should exceptional circumstances prevent the work being completed within the initial contract term, or to allow for a phased approach to fulfilling the requirement. There will be a site visit opportunity on Monday 15th July 2024. Details of the booking arrangements will be added to the ITT on a broadcast basis and MUST be pre-booked. Full details can be found within the Online ITT - which is constructed as an online questionnaire with Supporting files in the document folder. The Contract value range shown relates to the bids evaluated. On award, the design was refined using the unit costs provided in the tender, so the value awarded is PS209,581.50. To allow for future further refinement and ancillary products this value may increase up to a maximum value of PS230,000. The contract end date shown is the estimated end of the installation project. There is provision in the contract to extend beyond this date if necessary to cover ancillary work and warranties.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a8d4a29-f6b1-4768-b551-f656861f2678 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 15 Oct 2024 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £206,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £209,582 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY ON BEHALF OF THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CHESHIRE |
| Locality | WINSFORD, CHESHIRE |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW7 2UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Winsford Over & Verdin |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Cheshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CRAIG SPECIALIST SERVICES LTD T/A TRUESTEEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 39141300 - Cabinets
- 43800000 - Workshop equipment
- 44115800 - Building internal fittings
- 44510000 - Tools
- 44511000 - Hand tools
- 44512000 - Miscellaneous hand tools
- 45310000 - Electrical installation work
- 45311000 - Electrical wiring and fitting work
- 45453100 - Refurbishment work

## Release History

- 13 Nov 2024 at 10:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a8d4a29-f6b1-4768-b551-f656861f2678

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a8d4a29-f6b1-4768-b551-f656861f2678
  13th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=82948&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/33132
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cheshire.police.uk

## Provenance

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