D3 Tenders | RFI2516 Suited Locks & Keys

Notice Information

Notice Title

RFI2516 Suited Locks & Keys

Notice Description

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is seeking market information regarding the phased procurement and installation of a new mechanical suited lock system across its estate. The University currently operates two campuses (Mount Pleasant and City Campus) with approximately 37 buildings in total. One building (Redmonds) has an obsolete lock suite which must be replaced as the immediate priority. LJMU is conducting a pre-market engagement exercise to gauge the capabilities of the market for our requirement. This is not a call for competition/ ITT. This process enables LJMU to fully understand the market to assist us in drafting our tender documentation / determining next steps. When returns to this RFI have been received LJMU may wish to contact companies who have responded to further explore the detail provided. Please note we do not currently have a budget in place for this potential requirement, therefore we may discover as a result of this process that we are unable to proceed with a full procurement. Liverpool John Moores University does not consider itself a "contracting authority" for the purposes of the UK Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the Concession Contracts Regulations 2016, and the Procurement Act 2023. Consequently, the university is not bound by the specific obligations of these regulations in relation to its procurement activities. Nevertheless, as a charity and an organisation in receipt of public funds, the university is committed to upholding principles of transparency, fairness, and value for money in its procurement processes. Our approach reflects our mission to foster academic excellence and efficiency in resource management, ensuring that our procurement practices support our educational objectives and benefit our stakeholders.

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/001671-2026
Current Stage: Planning
All Stages: Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Not Specified
Procurement Method Details: Not specified
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)

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

44521100 - Locks

44521110 - Door locks

44522000 - Clasps, lock parts and keys

98395000 - Locksmith services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: Not specified
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 9 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: 29 Jan 20262 weeks to go
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: 1 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status: Planning
Lots Status: Planning
Awards Status: Not Specified
Contracts Status: Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY
Contact Name: Not specified
Contact Email: purchaseorderqueries@ljmu.ac.uk
Contact Phone: Not specified

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

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001671-2026
9th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001367-2026
8th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001365-2026
8th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Notice URLs

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