Award

Access Control and CCTV Solution through a Delivery Partner

LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Feb 2026 at 09:52

Award

18 Jul 2025 at 14:36

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by London Metropolitan University for an "Access Control and CCTV Solution through a Delivery Partner" has reached its award stage. The tender, identified by code LMU2025-1871, was conducted through a competitive flexible procedure, indicative of a selective procurement method. The contract is valued at £1,267,754.20, excluding VAT, with a gross amount of £1,521,304.80. The contract was awarded to North PB Limited, a large-scale supplier, and is intended to enhance security with digitally integrated and future-proof solutions at the university's facilities in London. The contractual period extends from 27th January 2026 to 26th January 2029, with potential extensions available. The industry category for this procurement falls under services related to surveillance, security systems, and access control.

For businesses specialising in security systems and access control technologies, this tender presents a significant opportunity for growth and collaboration with a prestigious educational institution. Companies with expertise in hardware consultancy services, particularly those offering innovative and digitally integrated security solutions, stand to benefit immensely from participating in similar procurement processes. The selective procurement approach provides a competitive yet rewarding environment for well-established firms capable of delivering comprehensive and advanced security systems that align with the evolving needs of large institutions like London Metropolitan University.

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Notice Title

Access Control and CCTV Solution through a Delivery Partner

Notice Description

This tender was in relation to the appointment of a delivery partner for the provision of Access Control and CCTV, and set out the functional, technical, and operational requirements for an access control system that will support the University's evolving needs, ensuring a safe, digitally integrated, and future-proof security solution. A full specification was provided to suppliers as part of the tender documentation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04efc7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009299-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

42 - Industrial machinery

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

35120000 - Surveillance and security systems and devices

42961100 - Access control system

72100000 - Hardware consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£955,366 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£1,267,754 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2026 - 26 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
strategic-procurement@londonmet.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N7 8DB
Post Town
North London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Arsenal
Westminster Constituency
Islington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTH PB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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