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High- Security Locking (eCLIQ)

SUSSEX PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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08 Jul 2026 at 09:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process under review concerns the acquisition of a high-security passive electronic locking system, specifically eCLIQ, by the Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This procurement falls under the "Security equipment" industry category. The process was conducted via a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Located in Worthing, United Kingdom (postal code BN11 1HS), the procurement reached the award stage with key deadlines including the tender period ending on 9th February 2026 and the contract period spanning from 13th February 2026 to 12th February 2029. The awarded contract, valued at £517,494.04, was published on 8th July 2026, with Softcat Plc confirmed as the supplier.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security technologies and those experienced in framework agreements. Although the procurement was not specifically targeting SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises, large businesses like Softcat Plc demonstrated their suitability by successfully leveraging their expertise within the framework's constraints. Companies operating in the ICT digital technology solutions sector might find similar opportunities within HealthTrust Europe's extensive framework agreements, which can facilitate business growth and expansion in public sector markets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

High- Security Locking (eCLIQ)

Notice Description

High-security passive electronic locking system (eCLIQ) Additional information: FRAMEWORK - HealthTrust Europe LLP Framework Agreement for the Enterprise Level Information Communication Technology (ICT) Digital Technology Solutions 2023 (ComIT 3 - Complete IT 3) (reference number: 2023/S 000-007857)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1a453363-9945-4ccd-919f-291829fd57bb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07abc9d8-71d0-4722-abac-e4a39723e678
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35121000 - Security equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£517,494 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£517,494 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20264 months ago
Contract Period
13 Feb 2026 - 12 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUSSEX PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WORTHING
Postcode
BN11 1HS
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Worthing
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Worthing West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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