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M2526-06 - REPLACEMENT OF COMPLETE DOOR ENTRY INTERCOM SYSTEM WITH IPGUARD SYSTEM - CITYWIDE

SOUTHEND CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Jan 2026 at 11:11

Tender

02 Jul 2025 at 11:06

Summary of the contracting process

Southend City Council has completed the procurement process for the project titled "M2526-06 - Replacement of Complete Door Entry Intercom System with IPGUARD System - Citywide." This initiative falls under the "radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment" industry category, focusing on goods. The tender, identified with the code DN780588, involved an open procedure and was aimed at supplying, installing and configuring an IP Door Entry System (IPGUARD) across the UKH3 region. Key dates included the contract signing on 15th December 2025, and the tender process that opened in July 2025 and concluded on 4th August 2025, with the award being finalized the same day. The contract period extends until 8th November 2028.

The tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses, particularly those specializing in communication and telecommunication equipment, to expand their market reach and develop expertise in sophisticated security systems. The project value was estimated at GBP 750,000, offering substantial revenue potential for experienced contractors. The open procurement method and competitive environment attracted bids solely from SMEs, indicating a favourable landscape for small to medium enterprises with relevant expertise to thrive. This tender presents a lucrative avenue for businesses capable of delivering high-quality installations and offering competitive pricing, aligning with the evaluative criteria that weighted quality at 60% and price at 40%.

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Notice Title

M2526-06 - REPLACEMENT OF COMPLETE DOOR ENTRY INTERCOM SYSTEM WITH IPGUARD SYSTEM - CITYWIDE

Notice Description

DOOR ENTRY UPGRADE

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055776
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004254-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHEND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Norma Ashton
Contact Email
normaashton@seh.southend.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1702212670

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND ON SEA
Postcode
SS2 6ER
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex

Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPENVIEW SECURITY SOLUTIONS

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