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AACS (AUTOMATED ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM) FOR THE BRITISH EMBASSY ATHENS

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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06 Nov 2024 at 13:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has completed the procurement process for an Automated Access Control System (AACS) for the British Embassy in Athens. This award stage follows a competitive quotation method for a contract valued at £25,926.41. The system is classified under the industry category "Access control system" (CPV: 42961100) and encompasses delivery to several locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and the United Kingdom. The contract period starts on 6th November 2024 and ends on 24th December 2029.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in security and access control systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in particular could find this contract beneficial due to its suitability provision. Businesses with expertise in managing large-scale, long-term projects and those with experience in international delivery could also be well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future.

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Notice Title

AACS (AUTOMATED ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM) FOR THE BRITISH EMBASSY ATHENS

Notice Description

PROCUREMENT OF A AACS (AUTOMATED ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM) FOR THE BRITISH EMBASSY ATHENS

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-23ef1075-30ac-4849-9087-8c79e14cd3fc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ff9fe2f-2f15-4822-8134-00f88e3206d5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42961100 - Access control system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,926 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,926 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
6 Nov 2024 - 24 Dec 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

N SQUARE ΕPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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