Award

Security Systems Maintenance and Support

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

08 Jul 2025 at 07:54

Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 15:42

Planning

10 Jan 2025 at 12:26

Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff University has completed the procurement process for the "Security Systems Maintenance and Support" project, which falls under the services category of repair and maintenance of security equipment. Located in Cardiff, the university aimed to enhance security across its estate, including residences, through installations like electronic access control, CCTV, and alarm systems. The contract was awarded to Protectorcomms Limited and signed on 7th July 2025, with the total contract value reaching £4,295,813. Prior stages included a planning phase with industry engagement conducted in early 2025, leading up to the open tender process where submissions closed in April. The award was part of a strategic procurement process governed by public sector regulations, ensuring compliance and the integration of community benefits.

This tender creates significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in security system services. Companies with expertise in security installations and maintenance, particularly those with capabilities in electronic access, surveillance, and alarm systems, stand to benefit from such contracts. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) showed strong participation, comprising a high number of the bids received. The open procurement process adopted ensures a competitive environment, giving businesses a fair chance by considering factors like quality, responsible procurement, and price. The successful execution of this project positions Cardiff University as a key partner for businesses seeking to expand their service offerings in the education sector's security infrastructure.

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Notice Title

Security Systems Maintenance and Support

Notice Description

The aim of this procurement process is to appoint a provider for the installation and ongoing maintenance of a range of security systems designed to safeguard its premises, assets, and people, across the entire university estate (including Residences). These systems include: Electronic Access Control CCTV Intruder Alarm / Panic Alarm / Perimeter Detection Intercoms The selected contractor shall be responsible for the supply, installation, integration, testing, and maintenance of these systems to ensure maximum operational effectiveness, system security, and regulatory compliance. This shall include all related software.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The aim of this procurement process is to appoint a provider for the installation and ongoing maintenance of a range of security systems designed to safeguard its premises, assets, and people, across the entire university estate (including Residences). These systems include: Electronic Access Control CCTV Intruder Alarm / Panic Alarm / Perimeter Detection Intercoms The selected contractor shall be responsible for the supply, installation, integration, testing, and maintenance of these systems to ensure maximum operational effectiveness, system security, and regulatory compliance. This shall include all related software.

Options: Replacement parts

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extension options available

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04cf11
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038061-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50610000 - Repair and maintenance services of security equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,295,813 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
6 Feb 2025Expired
Award Date
6 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Sep 2029

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
pricejk@cardiff.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2920879648

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 0DE
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROTECTORCOMMS

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