Tender

TENDER FOR LOCK, UNLOCK SERVICES T2627-001

LISBURN & CASTLEREAGH CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

11 May 2026 at 08:11

Planning

05 May 2026 at 08:45

Summary of the contracting process

Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council has initiated a procurement process for the "TENDER FOR LOCK, UNLOCK SERVICES T2627-001," aimed at providing opening and closing services for various facilities, including toilet facility management, key holding, and alarm response services. This contract is divided into four lots, each offering specific services such as visual inspections and facility cleaning. The procurement falls under the services category, with a total value of GBP 516,981, and it operates under the open procedure method, allowing electronic submissions in English. Key dates include a tender period ending on 5th June 2026 and a contract period starting from 15th June 2026 to 14th June 2029. Located in Lisburn, Northern Ireland, the Council is adhering to Northern Irish devolved regulations throughout this tender process.

Businesses specialising in security services, facility management, or alarm response will find this tender particularly attractive due to its scope and structure. Offering opportunities for experienced suppliers to engage with sub-central government in the UK, the contract encourages competition with award criteria focusing on quality and cost-efficiency, each holding significant weight. Companies keen to expand or establish a presence in the Northern Ireland region will benefit from engaging in this process, given its potential for establishing long-term service relationships and growth in public sector contracts. The procurement stage is currently in tender, representing a moment to secure new business and add substantial governmental contracts to a company’s portfolio.

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Notice Title

TENDER FOR LOCK, UNLOCK SERVICES T2627-001

Notice Description

Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council have a number of facilities that require an opening and closing service. Toilet facility management, Key Holding and Alarm Response service. This contract will be awarded in the form of 4 Lots. Lot 1 Open Close with visual inspection, litter lift and disposal. Lot 2 Open Close Toilet facilities with facility cleaning Lot 3 Key holding and alarm response. Lot 4 Open Close Dundonald Ice Bowl and Bradford Court.

Lot Information

Open / Close with visual inspection, litter lift and disposal

Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council have a number of facilities that require an opening and closing service with visual inspection, litter lift and disposal.

Open /Close Toilet facilities with facility cleaning

Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council have a number of facilities that require an opening and closing service such as Toilet facility management

Key /holding and alarm response

Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council have a number of facilities that require an opening and closing service such as Key Holding and Alarm Response service.

Open/Close Dundonald Ice Bowl & Bradford Court

Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council have a number of facilities that require an opening and closing service such as Dundonald Ice Bowl & Bradford Court

Planning Information

PME was advertised on Etenders NI for 3 weeks, suppliers were invited to complete a questionnaire, by a specific deadline. Information received was considered in the formation of the specification

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0690e6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042793-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£516,981 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£516,981 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 14 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LISBURN & CASTLEREAGH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LISBURN
Postcode
BT27 4RL
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh
Delivery Location
TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh

Local Authority
Lisburn and Castlereagh
Electoral Ward
Hillhall
Westminster Constituency
Lagan Valley

Further Information

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