Planning

Alley Gate Maintenance Repairs and Key Replacements

KNOWSLEY COUNCIL

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PlanningUpdate

08 Apr 2026 at 11:10

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

08 Apr 2026 at 11:01

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Knowsley Council, located in Huyton, United Kingdom, has initiated a planning process for an upcoming public procurement under the title "Alley Gate Maintenance Repairs and Key Replacements." This process falls within the services category, focusing on the maintenance and replacement of alley gates, door locks, and associated mechanical building installations. The current stage of the procurement is planning, with the next engagement milestone due on 22 April 2026. The council, working with STAR Procurement, is conducting a Soft Market Testing (SMT) exercise to refine the tender specifications. The contract aims to commence on 1 June 2026 and conclude on 31 May 2029, providing opportunities for service providers to engage with the government while ensuring that alley gates across the borough remain secure and operational.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in repair and maintenance services. Companies with experience in mechanical installations and capabilities in quick response operations will find this tender particularly appealing. By participating in the SMT, businesses can help shape the tender requirements and pricing structure, offering them a strategic advantage and the chance to foster long-term partnerships with Knowsley Council. This procurement process not only offers potential business growth but also supports local governance priorities in security and public safety.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Alley Gate Maintenance Repairs and Key Replacements

Notice Description

Knowsley Council requires a competent and experienced contractor to deliver reactive and planned maintenance services for alley gates across the borough. The service will ensure that alley gates remain secure, functional, safe for public use, and compliant with relevant standards. The contractor will carry out a range of repair and replacement tasks including call outs, lock and mechanism replacements, and key/fob management.

Planning Information

Knowsley Council, supported by STAR Procurement, is seeking to engage with the supplier market ahead of a potential procurement for the provision of Alley Gate Maintenance and Key Replacements. The purpose of this Soft Market Testing (SMT) exercise is to: • Understand supplier interest and capability • Test deliverability of response times and technical elements • Identify any commercial or operational barriers • Refine the specification and pricing structure before tender publication This SMT process is informal and non-competitive. It does not form part of the evaluation process and does not provide any advantage or guarantee of future involvement. Access the Soft Market Test documentation here https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=49539a61-9232-f111-813c-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067dca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031877-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

44221300 - Gates

44521110 - Door locks

50712000 - Repair and maintenance services of mechanical building installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Apr 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KNOWSLEY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUYTON
Postcode
L36 9YU
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD7 Merseyside
Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
Roby
Westminster Constituency
Knowsley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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