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TENDER FOR THE PROVISION OF LOCK, UNLOCK, KEY HOLDING AND ALARM RESPONSE SERVICES

LISBURN & CASTLEREAGH CITY COUNCIL

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19 Jan 2026 at 14:40

Summary of the contracting process

Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council, acting as the contracting authority, recently completed a procurement process for the provision of lock, unlock, key holding, and alarm response services under tender ID T21/22-037. This tender is categorised under Security Services and entails activities in the region of UKN0E, with services distributed across three lots focusing on amenities and facilities including Dundonald Ice Bowl and Bradford Court. Following unforeseen circumstances necessitating modification for continuity and compliance, the contract value increased by 45%, culminating in a potential value of £1,510,000. The procurement method used was limited, without public contract notice, to ensure uninterrupted service delivery, and the award decision was finalised with Cobra Specialist Security Services on 19th January 2026.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, especially for security service providers specialising in facilities management and alarm response operations. Large-scale organisations with capabilities in managing multiple site activities, such as opening and closing of facilities, litter management, and alarm monitoring, would find this contract particularly lucrative. As a regional authority procurement, it's an ideal opportunity for businesses aiming to expand their operational footprint in the UK security services market, leveraging high-value contracts with prospects for future scope expansions or renewals based on performance and unforeseen needs. The award criteria focused on cost and quality, favouring competitively priced yet high-quality service offerings.

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Notice Title

TENDER FOR THE PROVISION OF LOCK, UNLOCK, KEY HOLDING AND ALARM RESPONSE SERVICES

Notice Description

The council involves a Lock and Unlock Service for its Parks and Amenities and a Key holding and alarm response and open/close of Dundonald Ice bowl and Bradford Court. This contract is in the form of 3 Lots; Lot 1 Open / Close with visual inspection, litter lift and disposal. Lot 2 Open / Close with visual inspection, litter lift and disposal including Toilet facility cleaning. Lot 3 Key holding and alarm response and open/ close Dundonald Ice bowl and Bradford Court. Attendance duties at sports grounds, attending to sports turf inspection, building inspection and facility management.

Lot Information

Lot 1 Open / Close with visual inspection, litter lift and disposal.

Lot 1 Open / Close with visual inspection, litter lift and disposal.

Lot 2 Open / Close with visual inspection, litter lift and disposal including Toilet facility cleaning.

Lot 2 Open / Close with visual inspection, litter lift and disposal including Toilet facility cleaning.

Lot 3 Key holding and alarm response and open/ close Dundonald Ice bowl and Bradford Court.

Lot 3 Key holding and alarm response and open/ close Dundonald Ice bowl and Bradford Court.

Procurement Information

Regulation 72(1)(c) permits this modification, due to unforeseen circumstances which a diligent contracting authority could not have foreseen, the overall nature of the contract is not altered and Modification value does not exceed 50 % of the original contract value (i) the need for modification has been brought about by circumstances which a diligent contracting authority could not have foreseen; To ensure continuity of services to the end of the contracted term, avoidance of reputational damage and on health and safety grounds. Upon evaluation, the best option for maintaining the delivery of services, compliance with the relevant procurement regulations as well as value for money would be achieved by modifying this existing contract by 45% resulting in a potential contract value of PS1,510,0000.00.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0608db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004401-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£104,012,100 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LISBURN & CASTLEREAGH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kathryn Cahill
Contact Email
kathryn.cahill@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LISBURN
Postcode
BT27 4RL
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh
Delivery Location
TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh

Local Authority
Lisburn and Castlereagh
Electoral Ward
Hillhall
Westminster Constituency
Lagan Valley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COBRA SPECIALIST SECURITY SERVICES

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