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A high-security integrated software management system for security systems including access control and associated high security card readers

Wales And West Utilities

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17 Oct 2024 at 12:54

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Summary of the contracting process

Wales And West Utilities (WWU) has completed the procurement process for a high-security integrated software management system for security systems, including access control and associated high-security card readers. The awarded contract, valued at £3,500,000, was signed on 26th September 2024, and focuses on enhancing physical security at WWU sites across Wales and the South West UK. The procurement falls under the industry category of surveillance and security systems and devices (CPV 35120000), with the procurement method classified as limited and executed without prior competition due to technical reasons. The chosen supplier, Gallagher Security Europe Limited, will provide a CAPSS Class 3 compliant software system and Class 2 NPSA card readers, offering robust cybersecurity and physical protection for these critical sites.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in high-security solutions, particularly those with expertise in access control, cybersecurity, and integration of complex security systems. Firms specialising in surveillance equipment, security software, and compliance with government cybersecurity standards will find this contract beneficial for their portfolios and business growth. The awarded contract indicates a tenured relationship with potential for future extensions, making it an attractive prospect for businesses aiming to establish long-term engagements within the security sector of critical national infrastructure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

A high-security integrated software management system for security systems including access control and associated high security card readers

Notice Description

WWU have a number of sites across Wales and the South West and wish to improve the physical security at these sites. WWU intend to award a contract for access control systems that meet the most stringent physical and cybersecurity government standards. The proposed systems have been approved for high-security solutions and are authorised for use on Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) sites by the National Protective Security Authority (NPSA). The software system is Cyber Assurance of Physical Security Systems (CAPSS) Class 3 and associated card readers are Class 2

Lot Information

Lot 1

WWU is looking to improve security at all its sites. WWU's access control system and card readers have reached their end of life and WWU intends to replace these with a CAPSS Class 3 Software System and associated Class 2 NPSA Card Readers compliant with NPSA, NCSC and CAPSS. WWU intends to replace the current access control system with a platform used by most other UK GDNs. This system is already in use at our shared sites, so the proposed change will help ensure consistency across all shared locations.

Options: 5 years plus 5 further 1-year options (Total 10 years)

Procurement Information

WWU requires an off the shelf open protocol Access Control Software Management Systems and Card Readers that are to the Cyber Assurance of Physical Security Systems CAPSS Standard and hold the NPSA CAPSS Trademark and are therefore included on the NPSA Catalogue of Security Equipment (CSE). WWU believes that the Gallagher Command Centre & High Security Controller 600 and the Gallagher T20 MiFare Terminal High Security access control readers are the only software management system and card readers rated as Class 3 and Class 2 respectively which is a requirement for WWU. Hence, competition is absent for technical reasons. WWU is relying on The Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016, Regulation 50 (1)(c)(ii). WWU believes that no alternative off-the shelf systems exist.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ad42
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033559-2024
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

35120000 - Surveillance and security systems and devices

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Wales And West Utilities
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8FZ
Postcode Area
Newport
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England), TLL Wales
Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Gallagher Security Europe Limited

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