---
title: "Hot Water Heater Replacement at Orsett Fire Station"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064e3d"
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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"
---

# Hot Water Heater Replacement at Orsett Fire Station

Buyer: ESSEX POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064e3d

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by the Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority involved the replacement of a hot water heater at Orsett Fire Station. This contract falls within the goods category, specifically related to plumbing equipment such as water heaters and heating for buildings. The procurement method employed was limited competition, as it was below the threshold, ensuring a streamlined approach. The award for this contract was issued on 11 February 2026, with the operational window scheduled from 23 to 28 February 2026. The procurement aligns with the legal basis under UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for small to medium enterprises, particularly those specialising in plumbing and heating equipment, to grow their business by securing contracts with sub-central government authorities. With a focus on goods essential for public service facilities, companies capable of delivering efficient installation and supply services would find this procurement particularly advantageous. The contract was awarded to BALM & DAVIES LIMITED, indicating potential for similar SMEs to be competitive in future limited competition tenders, especially in the Essex region of the United Kingdom.

## Notice

Hot Water Heater Replacement supply and installation at Orsett Fire Station To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1012571939

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012559-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited 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 | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2026 - 28 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £51,058 |

## 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 | BALM & DAVIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39715000 - Water heaters and heating for buildings; plumbing equipment

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2026 at 16:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012559-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012559-2026
  11th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1012571939
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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