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title: "Orchard Theatre Sprinkler System 2025"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05474c"
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buyer: "DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Orchard Theatre Sprinkler System 2025

Buyer: DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05474c

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## Summary

Dartford Borough Council, located in Dartford, UK, has managed a procurement process for the design and installation of a new sprinkler system at the Orchard Theatre in accordance with the theatre's Fire Strategy. The procurement was initiated in June 2025, falling under the services category, specifically targeting the installation services of fire protection equipment. This process was carried out using the direct procurement method, a below-threshold approach that does not require competition. The completed contract, initially awarded in June 2025 to Hall & Kay Fire Services Limited, faced termination upon completion by September 2025. The project was part of a broader renovation effort at the theatre and was planned for completion by December 2025, with a potential extension if unforeseen issues arose.

This tender represented a significant opportunity for businesses in the fire protection and safety industry, providing potential growth through the award of a specialised project. Companies capable of delivering such sophisticated fire safety systems and those with experience in theatre or large venue renovations would have been well-suited to compete. Although the primary contract was awarded without competition, it highlights the importance of maintaining a presence in niche markets like fire safety to seize similar opportunities in the future. The involvement of Hall & Kay Fire Services Limited, a large-scale supplier, underscores the need for substantial expertise and capacity to handle such vital safety projects.

## Notice

The Fire Strategy for the Orchard Theatre required a replacement sprinkler system. The design needed to be completed in line with the overall theatre works within a tight programme

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076959-2025 |
| Notice type | UK11 - Contract Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Jun 2025 - 15 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,525 |
| Contracts value | £37,525 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | DARTFORD |
| Post town | Dartford |
| Postcode | DA1 1DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Dartford |
| Electoral ward | Town |
| Westminster constituency | Dartford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HALL & KAY FIRE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 51700000 - Installation services of fire protection equipment

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2025 at 15:30 - ContractTermination - UK11 - Contract Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076959-2025
- 16 Jun 2025 at 09:02 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032477-2025
- 12 Jun 2025 at 09:14 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031774-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076959-2025
  25th November 2025 - Contract termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032477-2025
  16th June 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031774-2025
  12th June 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2189

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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