--- title: "Access Control Upgrade - Supply & Installation" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0d44db4d-0a67-4c7b-844e-6c90022e73be" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0d44db4d-0a67-4c7b-844e-6c90022e73be" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0d44db4d-0a67-4c7b-844e-6c90022e73be.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0d44db4d-0a67-4c7b-844e-6c90022e73be.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES" published: "2024-12-23" --- # Access Control Upgrade - Supply & Installation Buyer: THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0d44db4d-0a67-4c7b-844e-6c90022e73be [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0d44db4d-0a67-4c7b-844e-6c90022e73be) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0d44db4d-0a67-4c7b-844e-6c90022e73be.json) ## Summary The National Archives is issuing an open tender for the "Access Control Upgrade - Supply & Installation" project. The procurement, categorised under office and computing machinery and installation services, pertains to upgrading door access controls at the 'Kew 1' and 'Kew 2' buildings in Kew, west London. This tender is in the active stage, with the submission of NDAs required by 5pm on 17th January 2025 and the tender closing on 31st January 2025. The contract is valued at £200,000 and will commence on 7th February 2025, with all work to be completed by 31st March 2025. The scope includes the removal and installation of proximity readers and PCB controllers, integrating them with the existing system, ensuring the building remains operational throughout the process. This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in access control systems and installation services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to bid, presenting a lucrative growth opportunity through participation in a high-value, public sector contract. Companies with expertise in security systems, technology installations, and working within operational public buildings will find this tender aligns well with their capabilities. Successful completion of this project could bolster a company's portfolio and enhance credibility in the public sector procurement market. ## Notice The National Archives is undertaking a programme of upgrades to its door access controls. The controls are fitted to internal restricted/staff areas of its 'Kew 1' and 'Kew 2' buildings in Kew, west London. The scope of the contract being tendered is to supply and install door access controls (proximity readers and PCB controllers) plus associated software to integrate with the existing access control system. The installation activities will comprise the following: a) Removal of existing Equipment/ Controllers/ Readers b) Installation of new Equipment/ Controllers/ Readers c) Removal of redundant Equipment/ Controllers/ Readers The National Archives requires all the new Equipment/ Controllers/ Readers being supplied under this contract to be delivered on site by March 31st 2025 at the latest. The completion of all installation activities should be completed as close to March 31st 2025 as possible. This contract will include working in and around a public building. The building is open to the public 9am-5pm, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, 9am-7pm Tuesday and Thursday, and 11am - 4pm for the first Sunday of each month. The building must remain operational throughout the contract duration, including Monday when staff will be on site. Tender packs will be issued to potential bidders upon receipt of a completed NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement), which must be sent to procurement@nationalarchives.gov.uk. These NDAs must be received by 5pm on January 17th, 2025. The NDA document is attached to this tender notice. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de506db2-6d66-4b87-9bf5-6d1aa36cdab4 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 7 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES | | Locality | RICHMOND | | Post town | Twickenham | | Postcode | TW9 4DU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West | | ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames | | Local authority | Richmond upon Thames | | Electoral ward | Kew | | Westminster constituency | Richmond Park | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 51 - Installation services (except software) ### Codes - 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 51000000 - Installation services (except software) ## Release History - 23 Dec 2024 at 12:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de506db2-6d66-4b87-9bf5-6d1aa36cdab4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de506db2-6d66-4b87-9bf5-6d1aa36cdab4 23rd December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c427c708-e500-4353-8e2a-c9accb402d78 NDA Document ## Notice URLs - http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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