---
title: "Master Key System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050ca3"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-05-02"
---

# Master Key System

Buyer: COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050ca3

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## Summary

The procurement process for a "Master Key System" has been completed by the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, a central government public authority located in Chester, United Kingdom. This tender, classified under the goods industry category, specifically involved the acquisition of cylinders, barrels, and keys. The procurement method utilised was direct, classified as below threshold - without competition. The process has reached the award and contract stage, with the contract being active as of 1st May 2025, and set to conclude by 31st May 2025. The gross contract value is £15,969.60, with a net amount of £13,308. The legal basis for this procurement is outlined in the UK Public General Acts 2023/54.

This tender offers business growth opportunities particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the security and hardware supply sectors. Companies providing high-quality hardware components such as locks, keys, and hinges, especially those experienced in serving public bodies, may find contracts like this advantageous for demonstrating capability and reliability in fulfilling government contracts. Griffiths Security Ltd, a small-to-medium enterprise based in Chester, has been awarded the contract, exemplifying the type of business likely suited to compete in similar procurement opportunities. Interested businesses must be prepared to engage efficiently with central government procurement processes, even when competition is limited.

## Notice

Cylinders, barrels and keys for master key system

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018902-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 31 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £13,308 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | CHESTER |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH2 1UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Upton |
| Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRIFFITHS SECURITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44520000 - Locks, keys and hinges

## Release History

- 2 May 2025 at 15:50 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018902-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018902-2025
  2nd May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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