---
title: "Direct award for the management of locks and keys for London Underground Site"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e5f9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON"
published: "2025-12-05"
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# Direct award for the management of locks and keys for London Underground Site

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e5f9

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## Summary

Transport for London has awarded a procurement contract for the management of locks and keys across London Underground sites. This procurement process, initiated as a tender, culminated in a direct award to YY Security Installations Limited. The contract is classified under the industry category of goods, specifically focussing on locks, keys, and hinges. The procurement method utilised was direct and considered below threshold, thus conducted without competition. Situated in London's UKI region, the contract is scheduled to commence on 1st January 2026 and conclude on 30th June 2027. While the procurement stage is in the award phase with the contract currently active, the final signature is anticipated by 13th December 2025.

This contract presents significant opportunities for growth, primarily for businesses specialising in locksmith services, particularly those experienced in sophisticated security solutions for large infrastructure projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in supplying, installing, and managing high-security locking systems will find this tender a fitting opportunity. Companies able to deliver reliable and efficient service to public utilities like Transport for London can leverage such projects to enhance their portfolio and reputation within the public sector. The collaboration with a central government authority not only boosts credibility but also offers potential for future engagements in similar contracts within the transportation industry.

## Notice

An 18 month direct award for the supply, delivery and installation of keys and locks on the London Underground.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079959-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £281,901 |
| Contracts value | £281,901 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR LONDON |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E20 1JN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | YY SECURITY INSTALLATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 44520000 - Locks, keys and hinges
- 98395000 - Locksmith services

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2025 at 08:29 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079959-2025
- 21 Nov 2025 at 09:24 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075882-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079959-2025
  5th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075882-2025
  21st November 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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