---
title: "Colchester Custody Works"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059fe4"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR ESSEX"
published: "2025-09-23"
---

# Colchester Custody Works

Buyer: THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR ESSEX  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059fe4

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## Summary

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex has facilitated a public procurement process for "Colchester Custody Works," focusing on remedial works related to custody flooring. This contracting process falls under the "works" category and is pertinent to refurbishment and maintenance services, specifically solid flooring, with Gardhams Limited being awarded the contract. The location of the project is Rivenhall, Witham in the United Kingdom, and the contract is active from 1st September 2025 to 17th October 2025. The procurement followed a "direct" method below the threshold without competition and is now in the "award" stage as of 23rd September 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in refurbishment and maintenance services, particularly those with expertise in flooring solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like Gardhams Limited, who focus on targeted service delivery in public authority projects, are well-suited to engage in similar procurement processes. Such contracts not only enhance business portfolios but also foster relationships with sub-central government bodies, thus offering growth prospects and potential future collaborations within the public sector. As this project highlights specific needs, businesses that demonstrate flexibility, adherence to public standards, and efficiency stand to benefit greatly.

## Notice

Colchester Custody remedial works to custody flooring

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058799-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 17 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £79,862 |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 44112210 - Solid flooring
- 45453100 - Refurbishment work
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2025 at 09:47 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058799-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058799-2025
  23rd September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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