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Suited Locks

CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL

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17 Nov 2025 at 14:37

Summary of the contracting process

Cambridge City Council has concluded a procurement process titled "Suited Locks" under the industry category of locksmith services. The procurement aimed to standardise locks across council blocks using a suited system, enhancing operational efficiency by allowing departments to utilise a master key. The procurement stage is complete, and the award was made on 17th November 2025. The contract, valued gross at £96,000, covers the supply of lock barrels and key blanks for communal doors. The contract period is set to commence on 20th November 2025 and end on 31st March 2026, targeting the UKH1 region, specifically Cambridge.

The opportunity, granted through a direct procurement method without competition, presents significant business growth potential for SMEs specialising in locksmith services. Particularly, companies capable of supplying quality lock systems and related materials would find lucrative prospects. Although the contract has been awarded to Cambridge Master Locksmiths, interested businesses can gain insights into similar opportunities in the sector and prepare to collaborate with public authorities like Cambridge City Council for future projects. This settles well with enterprises seeking to bolster their portfolio with public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Suited Locks

Notice Description

This suited system will standardize locks across the blocks, allowing council departments to use a master key and eliminating the need to produce multiple keys for each team. It will also help maintain standardization in the future if any unauthorized lock changes occur. We are procuring lock barrels and key blanks for the communal doors

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e28e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074435-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98395000 - Locksmith services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20255 months ago
Contract Period
20 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 1BY
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Market
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAMBRIDGE MASTER LOCKSMITHS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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