CE-199-25 Measured Term Contract (MTC) for Servicing, Maintenance & Monitoring of Intruder Alarm Systems

SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 May 2026 at 00:00

Tender

02 Dec 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

South Ayrshire Council is inviting tenders for a Measured Term Contract concerning the servicing, maintenance, and monitoring of intruder alarm systems in operational properties across South Ayrshire. This open procedure, suitable for service providers, is rooted in the general public services sector and is positioned in the Ayr region (UKM94). Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 20th January 2026, with the intended award process starting thereafter. The procurement method employed is electronic submission via Public Contracts Scotland, fostering transparent and competitive bidding.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in security systems, particularly those experienced in maintenance and monitoring services. Companies equipped with the requisite certifications in intruder alarm systems, or those that hold accreditation such as the BAFE Scheme SP203-1 or SSAIB, are well-suited to compete. The contract, which includes community benefits, encourages targeted recruitment and SME engagement, ideal for enterprises seeking to expand their client base within the public sector while supporting community initiatives.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CE-199-25 Measured Term Contract (MTC) for Servicing, Maintenance & Monitoring of Intruder Alarm Systems

Notice Description

The Council requires to appoint, to a Measured Term Contract, a suitably experienced Service Provider to carry out Servicing, Maintenance and Monitoring of Intruder Alarms in operational properties throughout South Ayrshire.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council requires to appoint, to a Measured Term Contract, a suitably experienced Service Provider to carry out Servicing, Maintenance and Monitoring of Intruder Alarms in operational properties throughout South Ayrshire.

Renewal: 1+1+1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000817335
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556858
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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

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

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

31625300 - Burglar-alarm systems

35121700 - Alarm systems

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
September 2030

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH AYRSHIRE 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
AYR
Postcode
KA7 1DR
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM94 South Ayrshire

Local Authority
South Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Ayr West
Westminster Constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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