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Access Control System - Maintenance & Support Services

CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL

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01 Apr 2026 at 13:13

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Canterbury City Council has successfully completed the tender for Access Control System – Maintenance & Support Services, with the contract awarded to PJC Electrical Limited. This procurement process, initiated as a tender, falls under the services category and is designated as a limited competition below threshold, involving the maintenance and support of access control systems. The contract, beginning on 9 April 2026, spans two years and may be extended for one additional year if performance is satisfactory. The services are to be delivered in the UKJ4 region, with the legal basis governed by UK legislation 2023/54.

This contract offers growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in systems maintenance, particularly those with experience in access control and operating systems. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), like PJC Electrical Limited, are well-suited due to the scale of the project, allowing for specialised providers to demonstrate expertise and secure public sector work. The schedule and continuity open doors for businesses focused on long-term service agreements, enhancing their portfolio with public authority engagements in regions such as the United Kingdom (UKJ44). Businesses with proven delivery models can leverage this contract to build credibility and expand their service reach.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Access Control System - Maintenance & Support Services

Notice Description

Canterbury City Council wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for the provision of Access Control System - Maintenance & Support Services . The Contract is anticipated to commence 9 April 2026 and will continue for a period of 2 years (unless terminated early in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Contract), and may be extended for a period of 1 year subject to the satisfactory performance of the Services by the Contractor and at the Council's entire discretion. Any such extension shall be on the same terms and conditions of this Contract and shall be subject to mutual agreement in writing

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067ad0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030394-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

42961100 - Access control system

48620000 - Operating systems

50324100 - System maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,718 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Contract Period
8 Apr 2026 - 8 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY
Postcode
CT1 2UR
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PJC ELECTRICAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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