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title: "A high-security integrated software management system for security systems including access control and associated high security card readers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ad42"
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buyer: "WALES AND WEST UTILITIES"
published: "2024-10-17"
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# A high-security integrated software management system for security systems including access control and associated high security card readers

Buyer: WALES AND WEST UTILITIES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ad42

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## Summary

Wales And West Utilities (WWU) has completed the procurement process for a high-security integrated software management system for security systems, including access control and associated high-security card readers. The awarded contract, valued at £3,500,000, was signed on 26th September 2024, and focuses on enhancing physical security at WWU sites across Wales and the South West UK. The procurement falls under the industry category of surveillance and security systems and devices (CPV 35120000), with the procurement method classified as limited and executed without prior competition due to technical reasons. The chosen supplier, Gallagher Security Europe Limited, will provide a CAPSS Class 3 compliant software system and Class 2 NPSA card readers, offering robust cybersecurity and physical protection for these critical sites.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in high-security solutions, particularly those with expertise in access control, cybersecurity, and integration of complex security systems. Firms specialising in surveillance equipment, security software, and compliance with government cybersecurity standards will find this contract beneficial for their portfolios and business growth. The awarded contract indicates a tenured relationship with potential for future extensions, making it an attractive prospect for businesses aiming to establish long-term engagements within the security sector of critical national infrastructure.

## Notice

WWU have a number of sites across Wales and the South West and wish to improve the physical security at these sites. WWU intend to award a contract for access control systems that meet the most stringent physical and cybersecurity government standards. The proposed systems have been approved for high-security solutions and are authorised for use on Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) sites by the National Protective Security Authority (NPSA). The software system is Cyber Assurance of Physical Security Systems (CAPSS) Class 3 and associated card readers are Class 2

### Lot Information

Lot 1

WWU is looking to improve security at all its sites. WWU's access control system and card readers have reached their end of life and WWU intends to replace these with a CAPSS Class 3 Software System and associated Class 2 NPSA Card Readers compliant with NPSA, NCSC and CAPSS. WWU intends to replace the current access control system with a platform used by most other UK GDNs. This system is already in use at our shared sites, so the proposed change will help ensure consistency across all shared locations.

Options: 5 years plus 5 further 1-year options (Total 10 years)

### Procurement Information

WWU requires an off the shelf open protocol Access Control Software Management Systems and Card Readers that are to the Cyber Assurance of Physical Security Systems CAPSS Standard and hold the NPSA CAPSS Trademark and are therefore included on the NPSA Catalogue of Security Equipment (CSE). WWU believes that the Gallagher Command Centre & High Security Controller 600 and the Gallagher T20 MiFare Terminal High Security access control readers are the only software management system and card readers rated as Class 3 and Class 2 respectively which is a requirement for WWU. Hence, competition is absent for technical reasons. WWU is relying on The Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016, Regulation 50 (1)(c)(ii). WWU believes that no alternative off-the shelf systems exist.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033559-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,500,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WALES AND WEST UTILITIES |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8FZ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England), TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GALLAGHER SECURITY EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35120000 - Surveillance and security systems and devices

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2024 at 11:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033559-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.wwutilities.co.uk/

## Provenance

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