---
title: "Provision of Access Control System Replacements"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ea2c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OXFORD CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-23"
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# Provision of Access Control System Replacements

Buyer: OXFORD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ea2c

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## Summary

Oxford City Council has initiated a public procurement process for the Provision of Access Control System Replacements, focusing on replacing door entry systems across 651 buildings. This contract falls under the category of miscellaneous repair and maintenance services, specifically situated in Oxford, United Kingdom (region UKJ14). The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with the tender initially active in late 2025. Key dates include the contract award on 21st April 2026, and the contract period starting from 1st June 2026 to 30th November 2027, with a potential extension into 2028. Interested parties had until 9th January 2026 to submit their bids, highlighting the council's interest in quality and price criteria.

The contract creates substantial opportunities for businesses in the security and maintenance sectors, particularly those specialising in access control systems. With a gross value estimated at £1,087,162 for award, this project provides lucrative potential for SMEs like AB Security Ltd, which secured the contract. Companies excelling in electronic submissions and familiar with the British procurement landscape are particularly well-suited to engage with this tender process, given its open procedure and emphasis on quality. The renewal option further extends the potential for sustained business growth, encouraging entities capable of delivering robust long-term solutions to participate actively.

## Notice

The Council manages 651 buildings that utilise door entry and access control systems to manage entry to the buildings. The access control system needs replacing as it is approaching the end of its functional life.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 18 month contract with an option to extend for a further 12 month period

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037010-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 30 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | £600,000 |
| Awards value | £869,731 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OXFORD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX1 1BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Holywell |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| Delivery location | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2026 at 10:56 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037010-2026
- 27 Nov 2025 at 13:47 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077691-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037010-2026
  23rd April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077691-2025
  27th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/oxfordcc/aspx/Home

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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