Award

Security Key Cabinet Replacement

THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

07 Jan 2026 at 12:06

Award

18 Nov 2025 at 16:05

Tender

22 Sep 2025 at 11:05

Planning

04 Sep 2025 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Natural History Museum, located in London, is the buying organisation for the Security Key Cabinet Replacement project. This procurement process involves the complete installation of eight new security key cabinets across sites in South Kensington and Wandsworth, including the removal of existing units and data transfer between systems. The project is scheduled to be completed by February 2026. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure and has reached the award stage, successfully securing Nexus Security Solutions Limited as the supplier, with an active contract commencing on 6th January 2026 and concluding by the end of March 2026. The total contract value stands at £210,000 gross.

This opportunity represents a substantial business growth potential, particularly for enterprises involved in the provision of surveillance and security systems. The contract was open to Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), with the main procurement category being 'goods', specifically within the security equipment and access control systems industry. Such tenders attract companies offering expertise in system design, installation, and long-term maintenance, paving the way for organisations that can deliver comprehensive security solutions and manage complex logistical transitions from older systems to cutting-edge installations.

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Notice Title

Security Key Cabinet Replacement

Notice Description

The Natural History Museum intends to procure a contractor to install 8x new security key cabinets across the NHM sites at South Kensington and Wandsworth. The scope of works will include the removal of 7x existing cabinets, design, supply and installation of 8x new cabinets, and arranging for the transfer of all keys and data from the old system to the new system. All works must be completed by February 2026. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1004354914

Planning Information

In order to participate in this tender exercise, an NDA must be completed by an appropriate representative of the company. The NDA must be signed and returned to the Museum for countersignature. Once countersigned, the completed NDA will be sent back the tenderers for record keeping. The tender exercise is intended to be published in mid-September.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05942a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001019-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

42 - Industrial machinery

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

35120000 - Surveillance and security systems and devices

35121000 - Security equipment

42961100 - Access control system

44520000 - Locks, keys and hinges

44521110 - Door locks

44522200 - Keys

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£190,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
15 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
Contact Name
Vicky Lee
Contact Email
v.lee@nhm.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW7 5BD
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Brompton & Hans Town
Westminster Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEXUS SECURITY SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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