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Barnfield GTS - site surveillance and security system

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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07 Jul 2025 at 08:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Barnfield GTS - site surveillance and security system" has reached the award stage. Kent County Council, the buying organisation, managed the process, which falls under the industry category of closed-circuit surveillance systems. This project is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a limited competitive quotation, specifically for contracts below the threshold. Key dates include the tender period ending on 10 February 2025, with the contract period commencing on 10 March 2025 and concluding by 28 March 2025. The award was made to Ward Security Limited on 1 March 2025, valued at £53,481.52.

This tender presents opportunities for established businesses specialising in security solutions to expand their reach in the public sector. Given the competitive quotation method, companies looking to compete in this space should have proven expertise in security systems installation and management. Firms that can provide comprehensive surveillance capabilities and have experience working within the parameters set by local government bodies, like Kent County Council, will be well-suited for similar opportunities in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Barnfield GTS - site surveillance and security system

Notice Description

Barnfield GTS - site surveillance and security system

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-727b5833-6438-408e-8585-1b57e79c642d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6028488-1527-4aa2-82e7-4a5a1ad65e9e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32235000 - Closed-circuit surveillance system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£53,481 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£53,481 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2025 - 28 Mar 2025 30 days
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
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WARD SECURITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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