---
title: "Portacabin at Longfield Fire and Rescue, Hitchin Road"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069226"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069226.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-06"
---

# Portacabin at Longfield Fire and Rescue, Hitchin Road

Buyer: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069226

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves Hertfordshire County Council, a sub-central government public authority based in Stevenage, United Kingdom. The contract, identified as "Portacabin at Longfield Fire and Rescue, Hitchin Road", falls under the goods category, specifically dealing with modular and portable buildings for use as training facilities at the fire station. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, below threshold and without competition, and is now in the award stage. Key details of the contract include an active status, a start date of 1st April 2026, an end date of 31st March 2027, and a total value of £40,351.80 GBP.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in modular and portable construction solutions. Large enterprises, given their capacity and resources, like the awarded supplier, Portakabin Limited, are well-positioned to take advantage of such opportunities in the public sector. The procurement reflects a demand for adaptable structures within public service facilities, offering potential for businesses to expand their presence in the government contracts market. This could lead to further engagements and repeat business in infrastructure support services for emergency services sectors.

## Notice

Rental costs for a portacabin at the Longfields Fire and Rescue site in Stevenage. They are used for the training facility for fire fighter staff.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041383-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 6 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £40,351 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STEVENAGE |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG1 2FQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Stevenage |
| Electoral ward | Symonds Green |
| Westminster constituency | Stevenage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44211100 - Modular and portable buildings

## Release History

- 6 May 2026 at 09:25 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041383-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041383-2026
  6th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk
- http://www.portakabin.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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