Award

Supply of Hirsch/ Identiv Access Control equipment

FCDO SERVICES

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

06 Feb 2026 at 15:11

Award

12 Dec 2025 at 12:25

Award

11 Dec 2025 at 16:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Supply of Hirsch/ Identiv Access Control equipment" was led by FCDO Services, a central government authority located in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom. The contract pertains to the security equipment industry and was carried out through a direct award method, without reopening competition, to FORTUS ENGLAND & WALES LIMITED. Initiated on 13th January 2026 and concluding on 14th January 2028, with an option for a two-year extension, the contract is valued at £1.5 million. The procurement is at the award stage, with the contract currently active and running under a framework agreement.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses within the security equipment sector, specifically those specialising in access control systems. Companies that can demonstrate technical capability and experience with proprietary systems such as Hirsch/Identiv are particularly well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes. As the direct award approach was used due to single-source supplier status, businesses aiming for future growth might focus on building unique expertise or exclusive partnerships that position them as exclusive providers for specific high-security solutions. This is an advantageous scenario for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like Fortus, which have established themselves within this niche market.

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Notice Title

Supply of Hirsch/ Identiv Access Control equipment

Notice Description

Supply of Hirsch/ Identiv Access Control equipment. Contract value of PS1.5m

Procurement Information

Direct award as single source supplier in UK for Hirsch access control equipment for new installations and supports the maintenance of existing installations

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f43c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011048-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

35121000 - Security equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jan 2026 - 14 Jan 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
FCDO SERVICES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasingenquiries@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK19 7BH
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORTUS ENGLAND & WALES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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