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Tender

27 Jul 2026 at 13:02

Summary of the contracting process

The National Maritime Museum is seeking to upgrade its access control system, offering a secure and scalable solution to manage and monitor authorised access across its London estate. This open procurement process, currently at the tender stage, falls under the 'engineering work for security installations' industry category and is being handled by the museum as a public authority under central government. The tender process was initiated on 27th July 2026, with key deadlines including an enquiry period ending on 7th August 2026 and a submission deadline on 17th August 2026. The contract period is set from 31st October 2026 to 31st March 2027, with a gross contract value estimated at £240,000.

This tender presents an excellent growth opportunity for businesses specialising in security and engineering installations, specifically those adept at handling complex integrations and supporting future technological expansion. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, given the suitability criteria, and the procurement method involves an open competition enabling numerous firms to participate. The successful bidder will have the chance to showcase their capabilities in providing advanced security solutions, thus enhancing their industry reputation and opening pathways to further contracts within the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

RMG Access Control System Upgrade

Notice Description

Provision of a secure, scalable access control system to manage and monitor authorised access across the estate. The solution shall provide centralised administration, real-time monitoring, audit reporting, and integration with existing security systems. It must support future expansion, enhance site security, improve operational efficiency, and ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Engineering-work-for-security-installations./P3373WNVP6 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/P3373WNVP6

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d454
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070806-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45222300 - Engineering work for security installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Oct 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE10 9NF
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich
Delivery Location
TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich

Local Authority
Greenwich
Electoral Ward
Greenwich Park
Westminster Constituency
Greenwich and Woolwich

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