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title: "Access Control"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-044958"
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buyer: "POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA"
published: "2024-09-02"
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# Access Control

Buyer: POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-044958

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## Summary

Northumbria Police, located in Newcastle upon Tyne, sought to procure an Automatic Access Control System (AACS) to regulate access to police facilities. This tender falls under the 'goods' industry category and was managed using an open procurement method. The contract covers both the initial implementation and subsequent servicing, maintenance, and support over a period of 36 months and includes an optional 12-month extension. The procurement process started in March 2024 with the tender period ending on 13th May 2024, and the contract, valued at £1,165,719.14, was awarded to Openview Security Solutions Limited in August 2024. Key evaluation criteria focused on technical specifications, installation experience, and various qualitative and quantitative measures.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for security service providers and technology companies specializing in access control systems. Given the comprehensive service requirements and the emphasis on technical expertise, environmental considerations, and modern slavery protocols, businesses with strong project management capabilities and a commitment to ethical standards would be well-positioned to compete. By delivering a high-quality solution and maintaining service standards, businesses can establish a lasting relationship with a major public sector client like Northumbria Police.

## Notice

Northumbria Police are seeking to award a contract for an Automatic Access Control System (AACS) to control access to police premises. This contract includes the provision of ongoing servicing, maintenance, and support. The Force are looking for one contractor to be able to deliver this service in full for an initial contract duration of 36 months. The Force has the option to extend the contract by a further 12-month duration, this will be based on the successful contractor's performance, the requirement still being needed and budget provision. The total contract duration will not exceed 48 months.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Northumbria Police are seeking to award a contract for an Automatic Access Control System (AACS) to control access to police premises. This contract includes the provision of ongoing servicing, maintenance, and support.

Options: 12 month extension period available

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028006-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,165,719 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 3PH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OPENVIEW SECURITY SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42961100 - Access control system

## Release History

- 2 Sep 2024 at 16:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028006-2024
- 25 Apr 2024 at 13:12 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013447-2024
- 15 Mar 2024 at 15:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008469-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/northumbriapolice/aspx/Home
- https://www.northumbria.police.uk/

## Provenance

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