Award

Provision of Access Control System Replacements

OXFORD CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Apr 2026 at 10:56

Tender

27 Nov 2025 at 13:47

Summary of the contracting process

Oxford City Council has initiated a public procurement process for the Provision of Access Control System Replacements, focusing on replacing door entry systems across 651 buildings. This contract falls under the category of miscellaneous repair and maintenance services, specifically situated in Oxford, United Kingdom (region UKJ14). The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with the tender initially active in late 2025. Key dates include the contract award on 21st April 2026, and the contract period starting from 1st June 2026 to 30th November 2027, with a potential extension into 2028. Interested parties had until 9th January 2026 to submit their bids, highlighting the council's interest in quality and price criteria.

The contract creates substantial opportunities for businesses in the security and maintenance sectors, particularly those specialising in access control systems. With a gross value estimated at £1,087,162 for award, this project provides lucrative potential for SMEs like AB Security Ltd, which secured the contract. Companies excelling in electronic submissions and familiar with the British procurement landscape are particularly well-suited to engage with this tender process, given its open procedure and emphasis on quality. The renewal option further extends the potential for sustained business growth, encouraging entities capable of delivering robust long-term solutions to participate actively.

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Notice Title

Provision of Access Control System Replacements

Notice Description

The Council manages 651 buildings that utilise door entry and access control systems to manage entry to the buildings. The access control system needs replacing as it is approaching the end of its functional life.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 18 month contract with an option to extend for a further 12 month period

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ea2c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037010-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£869,731 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 20263 days ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 30 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1BX
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Holywell
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AB SECURITY

Further Information

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