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QUB/2692/25 - Measured Term Contract for the Design, Supply, Installation, Maintenance and Commissioning of Security Equipment and Systems

QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST

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Award

05 Jun 2025 at 14:08

Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 15:54

Summary of the contracting process

Queen's University Belfast initiated a procurement process titled "QUB/2692/25 - Measured Term Contract for the Design, Supply, Installation, Maintenance and Commissioning of Security Equipment and Systems." This project, categorised under "Repair and maintenance services of security equipment," involves services throughout the university campus in Belfast, Northern Ireland (region UKN06). The procurement utilised an open procedure under the main category of services. The process began as a tender on 21 February 2025, with the tender period ending on 24 March 2025. The contract, valued at approximately £2,921,370 GBP, was awarded on 5 June 2025, with VIS Security Solutions Limited emerging as the successful supplier. The contract's performance period is three years, with a possible extension of up to 24 months, covering projects up to a value of £50,000 each.

This tender represents notable business growth opportunities, primarily for firms specialising in the design and maintenance of security systems. Businesses well-equipped to meet the technical and cost criteria are excellent candidates for similar future contracts, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on delivering high-quality, competitive pricing solutions. The procurement method favoured electronic submissions, encouraging innovation and efficiency in service delivery. Suppliers meeting performance standards highlighted in the procurement documents have the potential to develop a robust working relationship with a reputable academic institution, ensuring ongoing engagements owing to the contract’s recurring nature.

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Notice Title

QUB/2692/25 - Measured Term Contract for the Design, Supply, Installation, Maintenance and Commissioning of Security Equipment and Systems

Notice Description

This is a Measured Term Contract (MTC) for the design, supply, installation, maintenance and commissioning of security equipment and systems throughout the entire University campus. The Form of Contract will be the JCT Standard Form of Measured Term Contract 2016 Edition, incorporating adaption schedule for Northern Ireland and the PSA Schedule of Rates for Electrical Services, 7th Edition 2016.The scope of work associated with this contract relates to individual projects up to a value of PS50,000 (excluding VAT).

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Measured Term Contract (MTC) for the design, supply, installation, maintenance and commissioning of security equipment and systems throughout the entire University campus. The Form of Contract will be the JCT Standard Form of Measured Term Contract 2016 Edition, incorporating adaption schedule for Northern Ireland and the PSA Schedule of Rates for Electrical Services, 7th Edition 2016.The scope of work associated with this contract relates to individual projects up to a value of PS50,000 (excluding VAT).

Options: The contract duration shall be 3 years, with options to extend its duration by up to a further 24 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e72a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030316-2025
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

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

42 - Industrial machinery

50 - Repair and maintenance services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

35121000 - Security equipment

35121700 - Alarm systems

42961100 - Access control system

50610000 - Repair and maintenance services of security equipment

92222000 - Closed circuit television services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,921,370 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
5 years

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST
Contact Name
Dónall Patton
Contact Email
d.patton@qub.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT7 1NN
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN06 Belfast

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIS SECURITY SOLUTIONS

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