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25 Jun 2026 at 09:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves UK Research and Innovation, the buying organisation, awarding a contract for the maintenance of the current access control system. The procurement is identified under the title "CSP26629 - Maintenance of Current Access Control System," which falls under the industry category of 'services' specifically focusing on 'repair and maintenance services'. This contract is based in the United Kingdom, specifically Swindon, and has been awarded to G4S Secure Solutions (UK) Ltd. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract period starting on 1st July 2026 and concluding on 30th June 2027. The procurement method used was direct, as the process was below threshold and conducted without competition, due to the specific supplier requirements.

This tender provides targeted business growth opportunities for companies with expertise in managing and maintaining security systems, particularly those that can offer bespoke services in access control maintenance. This process is well-suited for businesses that can provide highly specialised repair and maintenance services, as it involved direct procurement without competition, highlighting a demand for niche expertise. Companies like G4S Secure Solutions (UK) Ltd, which is classified as an SME, demonstrate that small to medium enterprises with highly specialised skills can successfully secure such contracts within the public sector. This offers similar businesses a promising avenue to explore when looking for growth opportunities in public procurement.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CSP26629 - maintenance of current access control system

Notice Description

Procurement Description ***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works require. Brief Description of Requirement Maintenance of current access control system

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bcc8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059716-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,864 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

G4S SECURE SOLUTIONS (UK) LTD (G4S FIRE & SECURITY SYSTEMS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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