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Door Access Control Solution

DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL

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12 Aug 2025 at 14:29

Summary of the contracting process

Dover District Council has completed the procurement process for a "Door Access Control Solution," which falls under the industry category of miscellaneous equipment. The procurement was conducted using a limited method, described as "Below threshold - limited competition." The contract was awarded to SOFTCAT PLC, a large supplier based in Marlow, United Kingdom. This contract is active from 30th June 2025 and will run until 29th June 2028, with a total contract value of £73,035.60. The procurement process reached the award stage, with the contract notice published on 12th August 2025. The delivery region for the contract is specified as UKJ4 in the United Kingdom.

The completion of this tender represents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers in the goods category, specifically those capable of providing door access control solutions. Larger businesses, like SOFTCAT PLC, who can deliver competitively within sub-central government contracts of limited competition, stand to benefit. Enterprises with a presence or capability to deliver in the UKJ4 region will find this contract particularly advantageous. The involvement in such public authority initiatives not only broadens market exposure but also positions businesses for future government procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Door Access Control Solution

Notice Description

Provision of a door access control solution.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058658
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048114-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39300000 - Miscellaneous equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£73,035 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2025 - 29 Jun 2028 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
DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@dover.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WHITFIELD, DOVER
Postcode
CT16 3PJ
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Dover
Electoral Ward
Whitfield
Westminster Constituency
Dover and Deal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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