Scope
Reference
7F-2024-P041
Description
Construction of purpose-built walk-in cold store capable of storing all frozen forensic material in a safe and secure environment. The construction shall allow for access for a refrigerated vehicle. The Authority is seeking a supplier that is able to supply and install two bespoke walk-in cold room/holding freezers, into an existing stand alone warehouse on the Essex Police HQ site, for storing forensic materials. The room should be bid enough for a refrigerated vehicle to access. Freezers shall be approx 10m x 4m x 2.75m operating at -20 degrees (+/- 2 degrees). Supplier to undertake electrical alterations to support power and data requirements (electrical design spec will be provided). Testing and commissioning of freezer installation and electrical installations.
Total value (estimated)
- £250,000 excluding VAT
- £300,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2025 to 2 February 2026
- 4 months, 2 days
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45213210 - Cold-storage installations
- 45215147 - Forensic room construction work
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
- UKH - East of England
- UKH3 - Essex
Engagement
Engagement deadline
5 June 2025
Engagement process description
Please register your interest in this project by sending an email to emma.saunders@kent.police.uk. Please feel free to provide any commentary regarding the feasibility and the deliverability of the requirements. The Authority uses an e-tendering platform for all tender activity.
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
10 June 2025
Contracting authority
The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPBL-4276-QHPM
Kelvedon Park, London Road, Rivenhall
Witham
CM8 3HB
United Kingdom
Region: UKH34 - Essex Haven Gateway
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government