---
title: "Control Tower Building Systems"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ac71"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2025-06-19"
---

# Control Tower Building Systems

Buyer: EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ac71

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Control Tower Building Systems" contract, managed by Epping Forest District Council, involved the supply and installation of Visual Control Room (VCR) Equipment at North Weald Airfield, Essex. Categorised under "goods" for control tower equipment, this public tender followed an open procedure and progressed through stages from initiation in 2024 to completion with an active award in 2025. The contract, valued at approximately £297,359.03, was awarded to Copperchase Limited and represents a significant infrastructure project for the region, with key procurement activities culminating in 2025.

This tender presents distinct opportunities for businesses specialising in aviation equipment, control systems, and related technology infrastructure. Companies, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), equipped with technical expertise in aerodrome communication systems would be well-suited to participate in such tenders. The assessed criteria, focusing heavily on technical experience and competitive pricing, suggest that businesses able to demonstrate high-quality delivery and cost efficiency stand to benefit significantly from future similar procurement exercises. The open procurement method also encourages wider participation, increasing competition and business growth potential in the sector.

## Notice

Supply and Installation of Control Tower Visual Control Room (VCR) Equipment at North Weald Airfield

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply and Installation of Control Tower Visual Control Room (VCR) Equipment at North Weald Airfield. Additional information: Please note that the value provided in this notice is an estimate, and all bids were evaluated and scored in accordance with the methodology set out in the ITT document.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033815-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 1 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | £300,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £297,359 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | EPPING |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM16 4BZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH35 West Essex |
| Local authority | Epping Forest |
| Electoral ward | Epping West & Rural |
| Westminster constituency | Epping Forest |
| Delivery location | TLH3 Essex |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COPPERCHASE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34962100 - Control tower equipment

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2025 at 15:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033815-2025
- 5 Nov 2024 at 19:05 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035858-2024
- 16 Oct 2024 at 09:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033246-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.eppingforestdc.gov.uk
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=960388568
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/Y4P49U7ZMW
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Epping:-Control-tower-equipment./KRYYUZE7A4
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Epping:-Control-tower-equipment./Y4P49U7ZMW

## Provenance

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