Access Control & Alarm - Guildhall

BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL

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11 Jun 2026 at 14:50

Summary of the contracting process

Bath & North East Somerset Council has completed a procurement process for a contract titled "Access Control & Alarm - Guildhall," focusing on fire-alarm systems installation. Situated at The Guildhall, Bath, the council sought suppliers in the works industry category for this installation. The tender process was selective and managed under a framework agreement, with the procurement classified as below threshold. ABCA Systems Limited, located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, was awarded the contract. The procurement stage has been concluded with the contract's activity status being listed as active, by the date it was signed on 1 June 2026, with an end date scheduled for 28 September 2026. The contract, valued at £55,733.47 gross, underscores the council's commitment to enhancing security measures at its facilities.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in alarm and access control systems to expand their client base within the public sector, allowing for business growth through the provision of specialised security solutions. Companies with capabilities in fire-alarm system installation, particularly those accredited under frameworks, are well-suited to engage in similar future opportunities. This procurement not only provides an avenue for revenue expansion but also offers businesses the chance to bolster their portfolios by working with reputable public authorities like Bath & North East Somerset Council. The tailored procurement method implies a streamlined opportunity for well-positioned firms to secure such contracts under the framework agreement.

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Notice Title

Access Control & Alarm - Guildhall

Notice Description

call off from a framework. Alarms & access systems.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b34d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055370-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

31625200 - Fire-alarm systems

45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£46,444 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 28 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA1 5AW
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Kingsmead
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABCA SYSTEMS

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