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title: "CSI Forensic Improvements at Grays Police Station"
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# CSI Forensic Improvements at Grays Police Station

Buyer: THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR ESSEX  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-38443994-59a2-44c1-8592-83f5f73d37b8

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## Summary

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex has awarded a contract for "CSI Forensic Improvements at Grays Police Station" under the NHS Shared Business Services Public Sector Works framework. This contract, valued at £329,317.58, involves building alteration work and is classified under CPV code 45262700. The contract is situated in the East of England, specifically at postal code RM17 5BX. The procurement process, which used a competitive quotation method below the threshold, has moved to the award stage, with the award date being 20th March 2025. Key dates include the tender end date on 20th December 2024 and the contract period from 20th March 2025 to 30th May 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in construction and building alterations. The project entails forensic improvements at a police station, making it suitable for businesses with expertise in public sector construction and renovation work. With the contract awarded to Beardwell Construction, an SME, it underlines the suitability and potential for small to medium-sized enterprises to compete and succeed in such tender opportunities, fostering business growth within the public sector framework.

## Notice

Awarded contract following a further-competition under the NHS Shared Business Services Public Sector Works framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b83fef79-8f95-4f19-beab-d74605ab4bda |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Mar 2025 - 30 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £329,317 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £329,317 |
| 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 | THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR ESSEX |
| Locality | NORTHFLEET |
| Post town | Dartford |
| Postcode | DA11 8BD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Gravesham |
| Electoral ward | Northfleet & Springhead |
| Westminster constituency | Gravesham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BEARDWELL CONSTRUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45262700 - Building alteration work

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2025 at 16:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b83fef79-8f95-4f19-beab-d74605ab4bda
- 8 Apr 2025 at 16:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/196f58b6-452a-4c02-abb2-d9f86410b2b8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b83fef79-8f95-4f19-beab-d74605ab4bda
  8th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/196f58b6-452a-4c02-abb2-d9f86410b2b8
  8th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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