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title: "Forensic Freezers Essex Police Headquarters"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0527f1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR ESSEX"
published: "2026-02-17"
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# Forensic Freezers Essex Police Headquarters

Buyer: THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR ESSEX  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0527f1

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## Summary

The procurement process for the construction of forensic freezers at the Essex Police Headquarters, managed by The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex, is now complete. The project involved constructing a purpose-built walk-in cold store for storing forensic materials in Chelmsford, United Kingdom. Axis Europe Ltd has been awarded the contract, which includes works such as cold-storage installations and refrigeration equipment installation. The open competition procurement method was applied, with the contract signed on 14 February 2026 and active from 15 February to 30 September 2026. The contract is worth £259,619.75, excluding VAT, and follows legislative guidelines set out in the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender creates significant business opportunities within the construction and installation sector, particularly for companies specialised in cold storage solutions, refrigeration equipment, and electrical installation work. The procurement process favoured open competition, providing ample opportunity for businesses, regardless of size, to engage in government contracts below the threshold. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in mechanical installations and forensic room construction are particularly well-suited to meet the design specifications and technical requirements, thereby allowing them to expand their portfolio and foster growth in public sector engagement.

## Notice

Construction of purpose-built walk-in cold store at Essex Police Headquarters, Chelmsford.

### Planning Information

Please register your interest in this project by sending an email to emma.saunders@kent.police.uk. Please feel free to provide any commentary regarding the feasibility and the deliverability of the requirements. The Authority uses an e-tendering platform for all tender activity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014284-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Award date | 14 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 15 Feb 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £275,000 |
| Lots value | £275,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £259,619 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR ESSEX |
| Locality | WITHAM |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM8 3HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Braintree |
| Electoral ward | Silver End & Cressing |
| Westminster constituency | Witham |
| Delivery location | TLH East (England), TLH3 Essex |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AXIS EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45213210 - Cold-storage installations
- 45216100 - Construction work for buildings relating to law and order or emergency services
- 45310000 - Electrical installation work
- 45331231 - Installation work of refrigeration equipment
- 45350000 - Mechanical installations

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2026 at 12:47 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014284-2026
- 31 Oct 2025 at 15:12 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070164-2025
- 28 May 2025 at 12:57 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028108-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014284-2026
  17th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070164-2025
  31st October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028108-2025
  28th May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.axiseurope.com
- https://7force.force.com
- https://7force.force.com/login
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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