--- title: "Access Control - Gates and Barriers" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b931d6d2-a051-4f68-9730-059c2217c758" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b931d6d2-a051-4f68-9730-059c2217c758" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b931d6d2-a051-4f68-9730-059c2217c758.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b931d6d2-a051-4f68-9730-059c2217c758.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THAMES VALLEY POLICE" published: "2020-04-08" --- # Access Control - Gates and Barriers Buyer: THAMES VALLEY POLICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b931d6d2-a051-4f68-9730-059c2217c758 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b931d6d2-a051-4f68-9730-059c2217c758) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b931d6d2-a051-4f68-9730-059c2217c758.json) ## Summary Thames Valley Police is initiating a tender for "Access Control - Gates and Barriers," which encompasses the provision and maintenance of automatic vehicle barriers, various types of gates, and additional traffic control elements. This procurement is classified under the Access Control System industry and will take place in the South East of the United Kingdom. The contract value is approximately £428,000, and it is planned to commence by September 1, 2020, lasting up to four years with an initial two-year term and an option for a two-year extension. A formal tendering process is expected to begin in early April 2020, with expressions of interest required by April 8, 2020, at 16:00 via the EU Supply portal. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in access control technologies, maintenance services, and related installations. Companies capable of providing efficient, quality-driven service and support within maintenance and installation aspects will be particularly well-suited to compete. The process may favour small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their client base and drive growth through public sector contracts, especially those with expertise in rapidly responding to maintenance calls and managing installations effectively. ## Notice The contract includes all TVP Automatic Vehicle Barriers, Gates and Pedestrian Gates. The contract includes: a) Automatic Vehicle Barriers including: i) Sliding gate units ii) Swinging hinged gate units iii) Bi-fold gate units iv) Lifting barriers b) Pedestrian gates c) Traffic lights The Contractor will be expected to provide a cost efficient, quality driven service to undertake all periodic planned maintenance and call-outs for system failures, together with installations of new equipment related to the above elements. Call-outs will require a response for attendance on site on one of the following three basis: d) 4-hour e) 24-hour f) 7-day Planned preventative and reactive maintenance including new installations and replacements for Gates & Barriers. PIN without call for comp only at this stage to alert/gauge the market & provide a conduit for potential providers to express an interest. Current contract expires 31/8/2020. The formal tender process is planned to commence early April 2020. All expressions of interest to be notified via EU Supply. It is anticipated that any subsequent contract will be a maximum of 4 years (2+2) commencing Sept 2020. The purpose of this PIN is to obtain a better understanding of the current market & identify potential service providers and gauge interest in a four year (2+2) contract. This opportunity will be tendered under the Open Procedure. Interested providers must inform the the contracting entity of their expression of interest in this service provision PIN by the deadline of Wednesday 8th April 2020 at 16:00 via the EU Supply (Bluelight) portal https://uk.eu-supply.com However, potential providers will not be excluded from bidding for this requirement or future tender opportunities if no response is received, the opportunity will be visible to the market when published and live. Any subsequent procurement action will be competed under current EU rules and directives in force at the time of publication by electronic means via the EU Supply (Bluelight) portal https://uk.eu-supply.com All correspondence must be in UK English. Additional information: For information only, no attachments included or available at this stage. Initial 2 year contract with one potential 24 month extension. Supplier site visits are planned in the coming weeks, potentially throughout mid to late April 2020, further details will be provided nearer the time. Contact and Expressions of Interest must be made through the Bluelight EU Supply e-tendering portal. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69dafd67-5678-4395-9237-bc8b33d6a2b3 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Apr 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 7 Apr 2020 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2020 - 31 Aug 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £428,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THAMES VALLEY POLICE | | Locality | KIDLINGTON | | Post town | Oxford | | Postcode | OX5 1NZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | | Local authority | Cherwell | | Electoral ward | Kidlington West | | Westminster constituency | Bicester and Woodstock | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 42961100 - Access control system - 44221300 - Gates - 44221310 - Access gates - 45421148 - Installation of gates ## Release History - 8 Apr 2020 at 13:56 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69dafd67-5678-4395-9237-bc8b33d6a2b3 - 17 Mar 2020 at 08:58 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03f33449-a63e-465a-8f43-3d06777eca0c - 17 Mar 2020 at 08:29 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03f33449-a63e-465a-8f43-3d06777eca0c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03f33449-a63e-465a-8f43-3d06777eca0c 17th March 2020 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69dafd67-5678-4395-9237-bc8b33d6a2b3 17th March 2020 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com - https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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