---
title: "Door Access Control Solution"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058658"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-12"
---

# Door Access Control Solution

Buyer: DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058658

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## Summary

Dover District Council has completed the procurement process for a "Door Access Control Solution," which falls under the industry category of miscellaneous equipment. The procurement was conducted using a limited method, described as "Below threshold - limited competition." The contract was awarded to SOFTCAT PLC, a large supplier based in Marlow, United Kingdom. This contract is active from 30th June 2025 and will run until 29th June 2028, with a total contract value of £73,035.60. The procurement process reached the award stage, with the contract notice published on 12th August 2025. The delivery region for the contract is specified as UKJ4 in the United Kingdom.

The completion of this tender represents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers in the goods category, specifically those capable of providing door access control solutions. Larger businesses, like SOFTCAT PLC, who can deliver competitively within sub-central government contracts of limited competition, stand to benefit. Enterprises with a presence or capability to deliver in the UKJ4 region will find this contract particularly advantageous. The involvement in such public authority initiatives not only broadens market exposure but also positions businesses for future government procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Provision of a door access control solution.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048114-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2025 - 29 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £73,035 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | WHITFIELD, DOVER |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT16 3PJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Dover |
| Electoral ward | Whitfield |
| Westminster constituency | Dover and Deal |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39300000 - Miscellaneous equipment

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2025 at 14:29 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048114-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048114-2025
  12th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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