Award

Access Control and Associated Maintenance Services for Fire, Security Alarms and CCTV

SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COLLEGE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Apr 2025 at 10:26

Tender

03 Jul 2024 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

South Lanarkshire College, based in East Kilbride, is overseeing the procurement process for Access Control and Associated Maintenance Services, including systems such as fire, security alarms, and CCTV. The [2023/24 procurement] is at the award stage, successfully concluding with VWS Limited selected as the supplier. This procurement effort falls under the services category, specifically system maintenance services, using an open procedure method in compliance with the European Directive. Significant milestones included site visits arranged in early July 2024, with a tender period that ended on 2nd August 2024. The project is governed under the regulatory framework of the General Procurement Agreement.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in system maintenance and security solutions. The tender requires the contractor to install new access control systems while maintaining pre-existing systems, a contract valued at £191,589.50. The open procurement method indicates an inclusive opportunity for eligible businesses, particularly SMEs, to build relationships with a renowned institution like South Lanarkshire College. Prospective businesses need to demonstrate accreditation, appropriate insurance cover, and a strong economic and technical standing to engage successfully. Such an opportunity is ideally suited for companies with a proven track record in managing comprehensive security installations and maintenance services.

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Notice Title

Access Control and Associated Maintenance Services for Fire, Security Alarms and CCTV

Notice Description

South Lanarkshire College is seeking a single contractor to Supply and Install a new Access Control System which includes the ongoing maintenance of the system. and maintenance of existing Fire alarm system, Intruder Alarm system, CCTV system and associated Services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority is seeking a single contractor to Supply and Install a new Access Control System which includes the ongoing maintenance of the system. and maintenance of existing Fire alarm system, Intruder Alarm system, CCTV system and associated Services.

Renewal: 2x12 month option extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047a42
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016972-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

42 - Industrial machinery

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

31625000 - Burglar and fire alarms

42961100 - Access control system

50324100 - System maintenance services

50610000 - Repair and maintenance services of security equipment

50711000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£191,589 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COLLEGE
Contact Name
Sue Hampshire
Contact Email
procurement@slc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1355807532

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G75 0NE
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM95 South Lanarkshire

Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
East Kilbride Central South
Westminster Constituency
East Kilbride and Strathaven

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VWS

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