Door entry service and maintenance

THE INDUSTRIAL DWELLINGS SOCIETY (1885) LTD

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

11 May 2026 at 12:17

Award

28 Jan 2026 at 13:08

Tender

05 Nov 2025 at 09:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Industrial Dwellings Society (1885) Ltd, a registered housing association located in London, UK, recently completed an open tender procurement process for a door entry service and maintenance contract. This process, initiated in November 2025, aimed to secure a qualified contractor to handle annual servicing, routine maintenance, and responsive repairs of door entry systems across IDS’s residential estates. The tender was categorized under services and involved an open competition, with the contract valued at £18,057 over a period starting in March 2026, ending February 2028, with a potential one-year extension. AJS Ltd was awarded the contract in May 2026, having demonstrated the requisite competencies to handle this extensive contract across multiple residential locations in the UK.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in repair and maintenance services, particularly those with robust experience in managing intercom and door entry systems across multiple occupancy buildings. Companies proficient in real-time reporting, emergency response, and proven technical expertise are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. With the contract's focus on ongoing maintenance and service provision across geographically dispersed locations, SMEs with scalable operations and rigorous adherence to health and safety standards would likely possess competitive advantages in securing such opportunities with public authorities like IDS.

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Notice Title

Door entry service and maintenance

Notice Description

The Industrial Dwellings Society (1885) Ltd (IDS), a registered housing association with its head office located at 143 Stoke Newington Road, London N16 8BP, is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to deliver the annual servicing, routine maintenance, and responsive repairs of door entry systems across its residential estates. The service will operate across a geographically dispersed housing stock, requiring the contractor to demonstrate proven experience in maintaining door entry systems within multi-occupancy residential buildings, strong technical competence across a range of manufacturers, and the capacity to meet defined response times. The contractor must also have robust reporting systems, effective communication processes, and the ability to maintain accurate service records and asset information to support IDS's compliance and operational needs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05da93
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042988-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

32360000 - Intercom equipment

50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations

51112000 - Installation services of electricity distribution and control equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£15,048 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£15,048 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20264 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 9 Feb 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE INDUSTRIAL DWELLINGS SOCIETY (1885) LTD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N16 8BP
Post Town
North London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Hackney
Electoral Ward
Stoke Newington
Westminster Constituency
Hackney North and Stoke Newington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AJS

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