This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

18 Dec 2025 at 13:17

Planning

16 Jan 2025 at 16:55

Summary of the contracting process

South Lanarkshire Council is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process for the maintenance of Honeywell Gent fire alarm installations across approximately 100 properties in the area, including South Lanarkshire Council properties. This procurement, titled "Maintenance of Honeywell Gent Fire Alarm Installations in South Lanarkshire Council Properties," falls within the alarm-monitoring services industry category. The process follows an open procedure and will be conducted electronically via PCS-Tender. The deadline for tender submissions is 23rd January 2026, with the evaluation process to commence at the same date and time at 12:00 GMT. The contract is valued at £1,750,000 and will run for three years, with an optional extension of up to 36 months. The main goal is to source a Honeywell Gent Approved Partner who can guarantee 24/7, year-round service, including maintenance, alarm monitoring, and potential installation upgrades.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses in the alarm-monitoring services sector to expand their portfolio and secure a long-term contract with a regional authority. Companies that are Honeywell Gent Approved Partners would be well-suited to compete, particularly those that possess strong technical expertise in alarm system maintenance and installation. The open tender process evaluates based on the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) criteria, where both quality and price play critical roles. This tender requires service providers to offer a comprehensive package of emergency callout services and regular maintenance, making it ideal for businesses that can offer robust infrastructure service support across scattered locations. Additionally, the inclusion of community benefits offers a chance for businesses to further enhance their local impact and strengthen ties with the council through community-focused initiatives.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Maintenance of Honeywell Gent Fire Alarm Installations in South Lanarkshire Council Properties

Notice Description

The Council requires a Honeywell Gent Approved Partner who can provide the following service requirements across approximately 100 properties; -24/7 coverage 365 days per year (including emergency call out response) -Two service visits per year to each property - All Callouts and associated Labour including any parts required to make good faulty equipment -Ongoing maintenance requirements to fully uphold the installations listed including fitting any new Gent parts -Ongoing Alarm Monitoring -System Takeover (inclusive of any alarm programme changes) -Upgrade Installations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract will be awarded via the Open Tender procedure based on the most economically advantageous tender (MEAT) criteria under regulation 28 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 which enables the Council to take account of criteria that reflect qualitative technical aspects of the tender submission as well as price when reaching an awarding decision. The Council has adopted a sequential opening process for any tender exercise conducted per the following stages: As part of Stage 1 the bidders will be required to complete a Single Procurement Document (SPD) as part of the Qualification envelope self-declaring that they meet the criteria requirements. As part of Stage 2 the bidders will then be required to complete a Technical response based on Technical Specific questions related to the contract including Fair Work First and Community Benefits. As part of Stage 3 the bidders will then be required to complete a Commercial response based on services required. As part of the tender evaluation process the Council will then request evidence from the recommended bidders prior to being appointed. The form of contract will be The form of contract will be the Measured Term Contract (MTC/Scot) 2011 Edition). The is anticipated that the contract term will be for 3 years with an optional extension of up to 36 months.

Renewal: The Council have the option to extend for up to 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d3e2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084377-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79711000 - Alarm-monitoring services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,750,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,750,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
7 Mar 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Renewal of the Contract will commence prior to the conclusion of this Contract. If the Council do not take up the extension option, renewal will commence 2028. If the extension option is exercised, renewal will commence 2030.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
South Lanarkshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HAMILTON
Postcode
ML3 0AA
Postcode Area
Motherwell
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
Hamilton North and East
Westminster Constituency
Hamilton and Clyde Valley

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