---
title: "The Forum BMS Upgrade"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d692"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-29"
---

# The Forum BMS Upgrade

Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d692

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## Summary

The procurement process for "The Forum BMS Upgrade" was undertaken by Southend-on-Sea City Council, focusing on the replacement and installation of building management systems at The Forum in Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom. Classified under the works category, the procedure was completed, with a focus on electrical installation work. The process reached its award stage on 29th July 2026, with the contract signed on 28th July 2026. The contractor, R & A Mechanical Services Ltd, was assigned the project from 24th August 2026 to 8th September 2026. The procurement was conducted as a below threshold process, echoing the public authority's commitment to local economic stimulation within the specified region of UKH31.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the construction and electrical installation industries, particularly those skilled in managing heating and electrical building equipment. By engaging local SMEs like R & A Mechanical Services Ltd, Southend-on-Sea City Council aims to leverage regional expertise, enhancing competitiveness within sub-central government procurement. Businesses with experience in similar public works and a proactive approach to tendering below-threshold projects would be well-suited to compete for such opportunities, fostering valuable connections and expanding their portfolio in public sector projects.

## Notice

Replacement of ground floor plant room panel building management systems and installation of IO modules for control basement plantroom equipment at The Forum, Southend on Sea PS35,600.00

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071750-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| 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 | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Aug 2026 - 8 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £35,600 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS2 6FA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | R & A MECHANICAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45315000 - Electrical installation work of heating and other electrical building-equipment

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2026 at 13:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071750-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071750-2026
  29th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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