---
title: "Hythe Bay PS Fire Alarm Replacement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067912"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-31"
---

# Hythe Bay PS Fire Alarm Replacement

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067912

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## Summary

Kent County Council, operating as a sub-central government public authority, has awarded a contract for the replacement of the fire alarm system at Hythe Bay PS to EJ Ditton Ltd. This procurement process is classified under the goods category, specifically fire-detection systems, and operates below the standard threshold. The contract, having been signed on 18th March 2026, commenced on 13th April 2026 and is scheduled to complete by 31st July 2026. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract valued at £46,166.65 (excluding VAT), or £55,399.98 gross, highlighting a strategic emphasis on local upgrades and safety enhancements.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in fire alarm installations and related services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like EJ Ditton Ltd. Local companies with expertise in safety systems could find similar projects beneficial for expanding their portfolios and gaining visibility within the governmental sector. The completion of this project in the South-East region of England, where Kent County Council is based, may also encourage other local service providers to engage in subsequent procurement initiatives by proving effectiveness at fulfilling public authority requirements under competitive circumstances.

## Notice

Installation of a new Fire Alarm system to EJ Ditton to the sum of PS46,166.65.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029637-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £46,166 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EJ DITTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31625100 - Fire-detection systems

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2026 at 12:14 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029637-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029637-2026
  31st March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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