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Forensic Freezers Essex Police Headquarters

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex

Buyer Address: Kelvedon Park, London Road, Rivenhall, Witham, UKH34, CM8 3HB, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Emma Saunders

Contact Email: emma.saunders@kent.police.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
275000.0 GBP
Gross: 330000.0 GBP
Published
31 Oct 2025, 15:12
Deadline
27 Nov 2025, 10:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
works
CPV
45213210 - Cold-storage installations
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

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.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070164-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 275,000.00

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 330,000.00

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-02-16T00:00:00Z

Lot 1 Contract End: 2026-06-01T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Documents

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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