Scope
Reference
7F-2024-P041
Description
Construction of purpose-built walk-in cold store at Essex Police Headquarters, Chelmsford.
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.
This opportunity can be found as follows:
1. Log in to our supplier portal at https://7force.force.com/login
2. Locate the opportunity under the 'Find Opportunities' section
3. Click 'Register Interest'
4. You can then go to 'My Proposals & Quotes' to view the documentation and submit your response.
5. Once you have completed all relevant Requirement Sections, ensure you click the 'Submit' button to ensure your responses are received by us. Upon clicking 'Submit' you will receive a confirmation email.
Total value (estimated)
- £275,000 excluding VAT
- £330,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 16 February 2026 to 1 June 2026
- 3 months, 14 days
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45213210 - Cold-storage installations
- 45331231 - Installation work of refrigeration equipment
- 45350000 - Mechanical installations
- 45216100 - Construction work for buildings relating to law and order or emergency services
- 45310000 - Electrical installation work
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
- UKH - East of England
- UKH3 - Essex
Participation
Conditions of participation
As stated on the e-procurement portal
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
11 November 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
27 November 2025, 10:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
Via our supplier portal https://7force.force.com/login
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Price 30%
Technical 60%
Social Value 10%
Please see tender documents for further details
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
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