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Woodcock Sports Centre Access Control

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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26 Feb 2026 at 12:54

Summary of the contracting process

Aston University, located in Birmingham, is conducting a procurement process to appoint Alternative Systems Protection for the installation of access control systems at the Woodcock Sports Centre. The initiative falls under the category of goods and aims to enhance security at the 'Wet Side' facilities. The procurement method utilised is classified as "Below threshold - unknown," indicating a streamlined approach suitable for smaller contracts. Having progressed to the contract stage, the procurement process is currently active, scheduled from 2nd March to 1st May 2026. The contract was signed on 26th February 2026 with a gross value of £54,859.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security equipment, particularly those able to provide access control systems. Large businesses like Alternative Systems Protection are already engaged, showcasing potential for substantial market growth within the sector. Companies with expertise in public sector contracts and situated within or near Birmingham and surrounding regions will find themselves well-positioned to compete and expand their footprint in public sector security initiatives.

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Notice Title

Woodcock Sports Centre Access Control

Notice Description

Appoint specialist security equipment supplier Alternative Systems Protection to install access control and speed gates on the 'Wet Side' facilities of the Woodcock Sports Centre.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065cf8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017287-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£54,859 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 1 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7ET
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALTERNATIVE SYSTEMS PROTECTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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