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Woolton High School - Upgrade Paxton Access System

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

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29 Apr 2026 at 13:17

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Council has completed a procurement process for the upgrade of the Paxton Access System at Woolton High School, a special educational needs institution. This project falls under the 'Security equipment' industry category and involved replacing the existing system to address significant safety concerns, such as failing fire alarms and access control issues. Located in Liverpool, United Kingdom, this tender was awarded under a limited competition procurement method, designed for below-threshold contracts, with award and contract completion occurring between 31 March and 9 April 2026. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, as the contract is now active.

The upgrade of the access system represents a promising opportunity for companies specialising in security equipment installation and maintenance, particularly small to medium enterprises. Fearns Electrical Ltd, an SME based in Liverpool, has been awarded the contract, suggesting that similar-sized firms with expertise in electronics and security installations could find robust opportunities for growth in this sector. Businesses with experience in servicing educational institutions, particularly those catering to special educational needs, would likely benefit from engaging in such specialised projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Woolton High School - Upgrade Paxton Access System

Notice Description

Existing Paxton access system to be replaced with new. The school was built in 2009 with the original Paxton access system is in the school. At present there are issues with carrying out fire alarm test and the fire doors are taking time to close completely this has a knock on effect with the school, due to the school being an SEN school, children can escape out of the school and end up on the streets. These children are delivered in taxis due to there vulnerability. The access system keeps failing and is causing problems for the school getting into certain rooms and areas which used by card and fobs to gain access.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068e1a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039246-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35121000 - Security equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,499 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 9 Apr 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FEARNS ELECTRICAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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