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title: "Interim Direct Award - Door Entry System Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0554df"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DACORUM BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Interim Direct Award - Door Entry System Services

Buyer: DACORUM BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0554df

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## Summary

Dacorum Borough Council has directly awarded a contract to Amthal Fire & Security Ltd for the provision of door entry system services across its housing stock. This public procurement process falls under the services industry category and involves essential maintenance, repairs, and emergency response services. The procurement, completed through a direct award due to the urgent need for continuity of critical safety-related services, covers the period from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026. The total estimated value of the contract is £200,000, excluding VAT. The contract will be delivered across various locations in the United Kingdom, focusing on regions like East of England (UKH23). The need for this direct award arose from the unexpected early termination by the previous provider, necessitating an immediate solution to maintain resident security and wellbeing.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security equipment support and services, particularly those experienced in maintenance and repair. Companies with a focus on securing public sector contracts, especially SMEs with expertise in safety-critical environments, would find this procurement valuable for business growth. The emphasis on rapid service mobilization highlights the need for suppliers already adept in handling complex technical systems promptly, aligning with Dacorum's need for reliability and expertise in continuing vital public services without disruption.

## Notice

The contract covers the interim provision of maintenance, repair, and emergency response services for communal door entry systems installed across Dacorum Borough Council's housing stock. This includes: 24/7 responsive call-out and fault rectification Planned preventative maintenance Repairs to access control panels, audio-visual intercoms, door automation systems, and associated cabling and infrastructure Minor upgrades and component replacements where necessary Asset verification and system labelling The total estimated contract value is PS200,000 (excluding VAT). The supplier is required to begin service delivery from 1 July 2025, operating across multiple residential sites within the borough. The duration of the contract is 12 months. Due to the criticality of this safety-related service and the urgency of maintaining operational continuity following the early termination of the incumbent provider, the contract was directly awarded to a supplier with established experience delivering related security system services within Dacorum.

### Procurement Information

Following the unexpected early termination by the incumbent provider, the Council was left with insufficient time to complete a compliant procurement procedure before service cessation on 30 June 2025. Given the essential and safety-critical nature of the contract, a direct award was necessary to ensure continuity of service and safeguard residents. The urgency arose from circumstances not attributable to the Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035682-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DACORUM BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | HEMEL HEMPSTEAD |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP1 1DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Dacorum |
| Electoral ward | Hemel Hempstead Town |
| Westminster constituency | Hemel Hempstead |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AMTHAL FIRE & SECURITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50610000 - Repair and maintenance services of security equipment

## Release History

- 27 Jun 2025 at 10:08 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035682-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035682-2025
  27th June 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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