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Access Control System Expansion

CRAWLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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18 Feb 2026 at 14:57

Summary of the contracting process

Crawley Borough Council is in the process of expanding its existing access control system, initially installed in the Town Hall, to cover the entire borough. This will facilitate central control of security and access throughout the borough's facilities. The procurement is conducted through a direct award to Gallagher Security Europe Limited, the incumbent supplier, ensuring technical compatibility with the current system. This direct procurement method mitigates potential operational difficulties that may arise from introducing alternative systems. The contract, valued at £200,000 excluding VAT, covers the industry category of goods, specifically access control systems. Contract execution is scheduled to begin on 1 May 2026 and will continue until 30 April 2027, with the procurement currently at the award stage.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses operating within the security systems industry, particularly those with expertise in access control technologies. Gallagher Security Europe Limited's involvement highlights the importance of technical compatibility and specialised knowledge in such procurements. Companies with existing infrastructure that complements the Gallagher system or those capable of providing seamless integration services would find themselves well-positioned to compete in similar future opportunities. As public authorities may favour existing suppliers for technical reasons, maintaining strong local partnerships and demonstrating the ability to offer compatible solutions can be advantageous in securing public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Access Control System Expansion

Notice Description

The Council are seeking to expand the existing access control system that is in situ in the Town Hall to the rest of the Borough to allow central control of security and access throughout the facilities in the borough. A direct award will be made to the incumbent supplier to ensure compatibility between the new and existing technology. This will mitigate any disproportionate technical difficulties in operation and maintenance.

Procurement Information

The Create Building is already fitted with a Gallagher access control system, including the core server infrastructure and management software. This system is operational and provides the central platform for access control management. The proposal is to extend this existing system across the wider community estate using the same manufacturer, technology, and operating environment. Introducing an alternative access control system or supplier would result in goods and services that are incompatible with the existing provision. This would either require the operation of parallel systems across the estate or the replacement of the existing system at the Create Building. Both options would introduce disproportionate technical difficulties in operation and maintenance, including increased system complexity, duplicated infrastructure, additional training requirements, higher support and maintenance costs, and increased operational risk.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065739
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014851-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42961100 - Access control system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20264 days ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CRAWLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@crawley.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CRAWLEY
Postcode
RH10 1UZ
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ28 West Sussex (North East)
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Crawley
Electoral Ward
Three Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Crawley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GALLAGHER SECURITY EUROPE

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