Tender

Campus Suited Lock System

LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Tender

09 Mar 2026 at 17:22

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

09 Jan 2026 at 08:27

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

08 Jan 2026 at 11:04

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

08 Jan 2026 at 11:00

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool John Moores University is actively seeking to replace locks in both the Redmond building and the Cherie Booth Building as part of its Campus Suited Lock System procurement initiative. This project, in the industry category of "Locks, keys and hinges," is positioned within Liverpool, United Kingdom, and offers the possibility to extend the contract for up to three years across other university buildings. The current procurement stage is the tender phase, with submissions due by 13th April 2026 and enquiries closing on 26th March 2026. The procurement method denotes an open competition, falling below the financial threshold for open procurement.

The Campus Suited Lock System presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in locksmith services and components such as door locks and lock parts, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises. With a contract value of £100,000, businesses that can offer innovative solutions or cost-effective lock systems may find this tender appealing, as it incorporates potential expansion across Liverpool John Moores University's campus. Engaging in this tender could facilitate business growth through establishing long-term partnerships and enhancing portfolio visibility. Interested parties are encouraged to participate via the In-tend Portal, where award criteria details are available. The university’s commitment to transparency and value for money provides an ethical foundation for this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Campus Suited Lock System

Notice Description

The replacement of all locks within both the Redmond building and the Cherie Booth Building, with the option to extend this contract to encompass further building in the following three years.

Planning Information

Please obtain document and submit your RFI through https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ljmu/aspx/Home The RFI submission is due 12 noon on 29th January 2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0601aa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021082-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, 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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44520000 - Locks, keys and hinges

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
29 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 May 2026 - 14 Aug 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
LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 5AH
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Brownlow Hill
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

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