Tender

Intruder Alarm, Access Control and CCTV Service and Maintenance

UNIVERSITY OF LANCASTER

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Tender

16 Feb 2026 at 16:24

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Lancaster seeks suppliers for "Intruder Alarm, Access Control and CCTV Service and Maintenance," focusing on security systems at their Lancaster campus. This tender falls under the services category and specifically addresses alarm systems, security cameras, and access control systems. The procurement process is at the tender stage with an inviting expression of interest deadline on 16th March 2026. Selective procurement will be leveraged via a competitive flexible procedure. The contract's implementation location is in the UK region, and it will commence from 1st June 2026, potentially extending until 2031. The anticipated value of the contract stands at £325,000, amounting gross to £390,000.

Businesses specialising in security system services, repair, and maintenance are well-positioned to capitalise on this opportunity to enhance growth. The contract's requirements are tailored to ensure compatibility with the service and maintenance of security equipment, comprising over 110 installations on campus. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The tender could lead to a lasting partnership with Lancaster University, with scope for annual renewals, dependent on mutual agreement over an initial two-year period, extending up to five years. Suppliers adept in competitive tendering processes will find this a promising avenue for expansion.

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Notice Title

Intruder Alarm, Access Control and CCTV Service and Maintenance

Notice Description

Lancaster University requires the services of a competent Supplier to undertake the service, maintenance and call-out to all intruder alarm, access control, vehicle barriers and CCTV systems identified by the Purchaser. This is currently, but not limited to, 110 security equipment installations, the vast majority of which are on the Lancaster University campus.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Initial contract duration of 2 years plus three further one-year extensions, subject to mutual agreement (total contract duration 5 years)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06554e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013999-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

42 - Industrial machinery

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

35121700 - Alarm systems

35125300 - Security cameras

42961100 - Access control system

50610000 - Repair and maintenance services of security equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£325,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£325,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2030-12-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF LANCASTER
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@lancaster.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASTER
Postcode
LA1 4YW
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

Further Information

Notice Documents

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