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title: "Access Control"
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# Access Control

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-933ab75f-6307-48a0-bb3b-e6ff8ddab4d4

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth has awarded a contract for an "Access Control" system, valued at £2,600,000, to Guardian Security (South West) Ltd. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 10th March 2023. The contract period runs from 31st March 2023 to 31st March 2030. The University of Plymouth, located in Plymouth, Devon, in the South West region of the United Kingdom, initiated this procurement with the objective of installing a new access control system across all its buildings.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in access control systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. With the main procurement category being goods, businesses in the security technology industry would find this opportunity most relevant. The University of Plymouth's readiness to engage with suppliers indicates a commitment to fostering partnerships and driving innovation in the access control sector.

## Notice

We are seeking to appoint a supplier who can deliver a new access control system across all University buildings.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c96f5b4a-7b64-4229-9f46-fb0e7c1e56d1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | 4 May 2023 - 31 May 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,600,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH, DEVON |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL4 8AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Drake |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GUARDIAN SECURITY (SOUTH WEST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42961100 - Access control system

## Release History

- 19 May 2023 at 17:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c96f5b4a-7b64-4229-9f46-fb0e7c1e56d1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c96f5b4a-7b64-4229-9f46-fb0e7c1e56d1
  19th May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=59952&B=UNIVERSITYPLYMOUTH
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/97185
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/about-us/university-structure/service-areas/procurement

## Provenance

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