---
title: "Wethersfield Training Centre Fire Container"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064e3c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ESSEX POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-02-11"
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# Wethersfield Training Centre Fire Container

Buyer: ESSEX POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064e3c

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Wethersfield Training Centre Fire Container" involved direct acquisition by the Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority, a public authority in the UK classified under sub-central government. This contract, focusing on the supply and installation of fire containers, falls under the services category and took place in Kelvedon, Essex, with relevant activities scheduled from 1 January to 31 March 2026. The procurement method utilised was below the threshold, proceeding without competition, emphasising a streamlined process suitable for urgent or specialised needs. This award, published on 11 February 2026, further cements its status as complete, marking the successful conclusion of the contracting period.

This tender provides substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in repair, maintenance, and installation services of metal containers, particularly SMEs like Crofton Engineering Limited, which successfully secured the contract. Companies with expertise in container services and related installation in the UK can find growth potential through such tailored and direct procurement processes, allowing them to expand their client base within public authorities. The contract, valued at £70,000 with a gross amount of £84,000, signifies the lucrative potential for suppliers offering high-quality, efficient solutions in partnership with governmental bodies.

## Notice

Supply and Installation of fire containers at Wethersfield Training Centre To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1012593379

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012557-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £70,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ESSEX POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | KELVEDON |
| 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 | CROFTON ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 44619000 - Other containers
- 50514000 - Repair and maintenance services of metal containers
- 51800000 - Installation services of metal containers

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2026 at 16:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012557-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012557-2026
  11th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1012593379
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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