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title: "Secure Off-Site Document Storage Facility"
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buyer: "THURROCK COUNCIL"
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# Secure Off-Site Document Storage Facility

Buyer: THURROCK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-739426c9-770f-4d80-ac8c-53fe1ad275a2

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## Summary

Thurrock Council is conducting an open procurement process for a secure off-site document storage facility, titled "Secure Off-Site Document Storage Facility". This tender falls under the services category, specifically focused on security and defence equipment, and is located in Grays, Essex, United Kingdom (postal code RM17 6SL). The tender period will close on 6th February 2018, and the contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2018 and run until 31st March 2021. There is a 10-day standstill period following the award communication to allow for debriefing of unsuccessful bidders.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in secure storage and document management services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the procurement explicitly welcomes their involvement. Companies equipped to manage sensitive documents securely and efficiently will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities, allowing them to compete for a contract that supports essential services for local government and community needs.

## Notice

Provision of a Secure Off-Site Storage Facility and Management Service Additional information: Thurrock Council shall incorporate a 10 calendar day standstill period starting the day after the date on which the award of the contract is communicated to tenderers, allowing unsuccessful tenderers to seek further debriefing from the Council before the contract is entered into. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40760264-8143-46da-b650-13d5c59ace58 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THURROCK COUNCIL |
| Locality | ESSEX |
| Post town | Romford |
| Postcode | RM17 6SL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH32 Thurrock |
| Local authority | Thurrock |
| Electoral ward | Grays Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Thurrock |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2018 at 14:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40760264-8143-46da-b650-13d5c59ace58

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40760264-8143-46da-b650-13d5c59ace58
  5th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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