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Access Control Servicing

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

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03 Oct 2025 at 11:51

Summary of the contracting process

Coventry University, a sub-central public authority located in Coventry, UK, has engaged in a public procurement process titled "Access Control Servicing". This process falls under the goods category, specifically targeting the access control system industry. The project's duration is from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2026, with a contract value of £56,088.29 gross. The procurement has reached the award stage with G4S Secure Solutions (UK) Ltd being named the supplier. Although initially non-competitive due to equipment and software constraints that prevented third-party involvement, the contract remains open for potential future participation as equipment transitions to in-house control.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialised in access control technologies and servicing. As Coventry University transitions its equipment management in-house, businesses offering innovative solutions compatible with the university's new systems could gain future prospects. While G4S Secure Solutions currently holds an exclusive position due to proprietary system constraints, the gradual phasing out of services offers growth opportunities for firms with expertise in open-protocol systems and the ability to provide competitive services aligned with the university's objectives.

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Notice Title

Access Control Servicing

Notice Description

The service will be extended for one more year while we carry out a project to estimate costs and secure a budget for replacing the existing G4S hardware with Salto equipment. This change will enable us to manage the service in-house. The transition will be implemented gradually, which means the external service will either be phased out or significantly reduced next year. As a result, and in alignment with discussions held with Procurement, we will not proceed to tender at this stage. During the process of obtaining quotes for cost comparison, it became evident that no alternative supplier could support the current system. The hardware is owned and operated by the existing supplier, and the software operates on a closed protocol, making it inaccessible to third-party vendors. Building's have been removed form this service due to handover.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a7de
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062136-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42961100 - Access control system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£46,740 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@coventry.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5FB
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

G4S SECURE SOLUTIONS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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