Tender

Access Control System

ST HELENS COUNCIL

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Tender

12 Nov 2025 at 16:30

Summary of the contracting process

St Helens Council is currently in the tender stage for the procurement of an "Access Control System" under an open competition method. This procurement falls under the industry category of electronic access control systems and is targeted to suppliers within or delivering to the region UKD7 in the United Kingdom. The associated value of the contract is £120,000, with a gross value of £144,000. The procurement is governed by the UKPGA 2023/54 legal framework. Interested parties must submit their proposals electronically by the tender period's end date, scheduled for 3rd December 2025 at 12:00 PM. The awarded contract period will run from 5th January 2026 to 16th February 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in electronic security solutions, particularly those offering robust access control systems. The procurement method encourages a broad range of businesses, especially SMEs, to participate, given its tailored suitability criteria. With quality weighted at 35% and price at 65% for award criteria, businesses that deliver cost-effective and high-quality solutions are well-positioned to succeed. Such a contract could establish or bolster a company's reputation in the public sector and potentially lead to future opportunities in similar projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Access Control System

Notice Description

Electronic Access Control Upgrade

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dfe6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073309-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42961100 - Access control system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20253 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 16 Feb 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ST HELENS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@star-procurement.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ST HELENS
Postcode
WA10 1HP
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD7 Merseyside

Local Authority
St. Helens
Electoral Ward
St Helens Town Centre
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

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