Tender

PAN3380 - Installation of Public Toilets Access Control Systems

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

03 Mar 2026 at 09:13

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Leicester City Council is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process titled "PAN3380 - Installation of Public Toilets Access Control Systems." This initiative falls under the construction work category, aiming to update and modernise access control systems for 13 of the Council's public toilets. The project is located in the Leicester area, region UKF21, United Kingdom. The tender process is open and falls below the threshold for open competition, with electronic submissions permitted. Interested parties must note important deadlines: inquiries must be submitted by 11th March 2026, while tender submissions are due by 25th March 2026. The contract is set to commence on 4th May 2026 and will run until 3rd May 2027.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and technology solutions related to access control systems. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) should particularly consider engaging, given the specific suitability criteria accommodating these businesses. The tender awards are assessed with a 70% weighting on price and 30% on quality, suggesting competitive pricing could be advantageous. A site visit is required prior to tender submission, indicating the need for businesses to be thorough in their preparation. This project facilitates involvement with a public authority—sub-central government sector, potentially enhancing business credibility and experience within public procurement frameworks.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066065
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018736-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 20262 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 May 2026 - 3 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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