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Award

29 Jun 2026 at 12:22

Tender

03 Mar 2026 at 09:13

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has completed the procurement process for the installation of access control systems on the doors of 13 public toilets. This project is identified as PAN3380 and is categorised under the construction industry. Located in Leicester, UK (region UKF21), the procurement method employed was an open competition, specifically for contracts below threshold value. The tender process was actively in progress with a submission deadline of 25th March 2026, and the contract was signed on 24th June 2026. The contract was awarded to ARMSON ELECTRICAL SERVICES LIMITED and commenced on 1st July 2026, lasting until 30th June 2027.

This tender provides significant opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs in the construction sector looking to expand their portfolios with public sector projects. Businesses involved in the supply and installation of access control systems or those with expertise in public facility management would find this project particularly beneficial. The project demands high-quality construction work, aligning with the specified 70% price and 30% quality criteria. Prospective suppliers keen on enhancing their standing with local government bodies and demonstrating capability in handling infrastructural enhancements of public conveniences would find this tender advantageous.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

PAN3380 - Installation of Public Toilets Access Control Systems

Notice Description

The Council intends to install access controls systems to the doors of 13 public toilets owned, operated and maintained by the Council. The intention behind any changes would be to update and modernise existing access controls entry, by fitting timed access system for each public toilet so that there is an option to automatically lock and unlock at specific hours is available.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066065
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060752-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£176,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£176,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£115,439 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF21 Leicester

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARMSON ELECTRICAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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