Award

20142 - Access Control System

ST HELENS COUNCIL

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Award

13 Apr 2026 at 10:08

Tender

12 Nov 2025 at 16:30

Summary of the contracting process

St Helens Council has successfully completed the procurement process for an Access Control System, classified under the works category. The process commenced as an open competition below the threshold, and the contract was awarded to CHUBB FIRE & SECURITY LIMITED. Located at the Town Hall in St Helens, United Kingdom, the Council acts as the buying authority. The procurement process was initiated on 13th March 2026, with the contract period spanning from 13th April 2026 to 22nd May 2026. The project involves electronic access control upgrade work, primarily within the UKD7 region.

This contract presents significant opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in security systems installation and alarm system works. The open competition method suggests that such tenders are accessible to both large firms like CHUBB FIRE & SECURITY LIMITED and SMEs with capabilities in providing high-quality security solutions. Firms involved in electronics, engineering, and related areas can leverage this opportunity to enhance their portfolio by meeting the specified requirements for quality and pricing. The contract, valued at £120,000 exc VAT, underscores the importance of competitive pricing combined with technical proficiency in securing public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

20142 - Access Control System

Notice Description

Electronic Access Control Upgrade PS120,000 exc VAT

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dfe6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033163-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

42961100 - Access control system

45312000 - Alarm system and antenna installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£91,853 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 22 May 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
ST HELENS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHUBB FIRE & SECURITY

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