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title: "Armoury Storage Units"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06982e"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR ESSEX"
published: "2026-06-05"
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# Armoury Storage Units

Buyer: THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR ESSEX  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06982e

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## Summary

The public procurement process was conducted by The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex, focusing on the title "Armoury Storage Units". This procurement is in the industry category of goods, specifically concerning modular and portable buildings. The procurement location is Witham, Essex, United Kingdom. The process was conducted under the direct award procurement method due to urgency, following the unforeseen closure of an existing building causing the loss of firearms armoury facilities. The awarding occurred on 2nd June 2026, with the contract period extending till 30th June 2026, and the total contract value is £254,045.11. The procurement was completed, and the supplier selected was Municipal Security Limited.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacture and provision of modular and portable buildings, specifically those capable of swiftly delivering equipped armament infrastructure. It is particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in fabricating 20’ ISO containers tailored for armoury and ammunition needs. The direct award due to urgency allows businesses with rapid deployment capabilities and experience within the defence and security equipment sector a competitive edge to fulfill such critical and time-sensitive contracts, fostering growth in these niches.

## Notice

Manufacture and provide two (2) 20' ISO containers fit out for an armoury and ammunition magazine

### Procurement Information

The Authority is relying on Schedule 5 urgent direct award provisions due to the unforeseen closure of the existing building, which resulted in the immediate loss of compliant firearms armoury facilities. The time required to conduct a competitive procurement would present unacceptable risk to operational policing services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053148-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £211,704 |
| Contracts value | £211,704 |

## 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 | MUNICIPAL SECURITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 35121000 - Security equipment
- 44211100 - Modular and portable buildings
- 44614300 - Container storage system

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2026 at 08:56 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053148-2026
- 20 May 2026 at 13:20 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046428-2026
- 13 May 2026 at 15:52 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044125-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053148-2026
  5th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046428-2026
  20th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044125-2026
  13th May 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.municipalsecurity.co.uk
- https://atamis-7459.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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