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title: "Controlled Door Entry & Fire Safety Equipment Servicing and Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ec54"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "TOWER HAMLETS COUNCIL"
published: "2025-12-01"
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# Controlled Door Entry & Fire Safety Equipment Servicing and Maintenance

Buyer: TOWER HAMLETS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ec54

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## Summary

The London Borough of Tower Hamlets Council is in the planning stage of procuring a contract titled "Controlled Door Entry & Fire Safety Equipment Servicing and Maintenance." This procurement involves services under the works category, focusing on repair and maintenance of security and fire safety systems across the borough's housing stock, which includes sheltered housing and general needs blocks. The Council, located in London, is currently conducting a pre-market engagement process to gauge market interest. Responses to this engagement are due by 16th January 2026, with the formal tender expected to be issued on 1st May 2026. The contract, valued at £3.6 million (gross value £4.32 million), is anticipated to commence on 1st October 2026 and will run until 30th September 2030.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the repair and maintenance of firefighting and security equipment, particularly those with experience in servicing and compliance work in residential environments. Companies specialising in the installation of communications equipment and construction-related goods may also benefit. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is open to businesses of various sizes that can demonstrate capability in delivering these essential services. Engaging in this contracting opportunity allows businesses to establish or expand their presence in the public sector, enhance business growth, and build long-term relationships with a prominent public authority in the UK.

## Notice

The London Borough of Tower Hamlets (LBTH) is preparing to procure servicing and maintenance contracts for door entry and fire safety equipment across its housing stock, covering sheltered housing, general needs blocks. This contract is for the repair and maintenance of all door entry systems and ad-hoc minor upgrades as required. The maintenance of new door entry systems installed under the capital programme; repairs and maintenance of existing CCTV systems; maintenance, servicing and compliance requirements for automated gates; repairs and maintenance of communal tv aerials; repairs and maintenance of existing IRS systems; and a life-cycle condition report on existing systems to inform future planned maintenance and capital programs. Please note, this notice is not a call for competition or a commitment to procure. Participation in this market engagement will not prejudice future involvement in any subsequent procurement process and does not commit LBTH to running a competitive tender process in the future.

### Planning Information

London Borough of Tower Hamlets (LBTH) is exploring options for London Borough of Tower Hamlets (LBTH) is exploring options for the procurement of Controlled Door Entry & Fire Safety Equipment Servicing and maintenance . Prior to launching a formal procurement process, LBTH wishes to establish the level of market interest in the project. 
A set of pre-market engagement questions have been attached to the PME brief suppliers are to provide responses to. All questions should be answered and responses should be attached as a PDF attachment and sent through the London Tenders Portal. https://www.londontenders.org/
Please see the indicative PME timeline below:
PME Launch 1st December 2025
Deadline for Responses 16th January 2026
Tender Issue Date 1st May 2026
Expected Contract Start Date 1st October 2026
Please note, this notice is not a call for competition or a commitment to procure. Participation in this market engagement will not prejudice future involvement in any subsequent procurement process and does not commit LBTH to running a competitive tender process in the future.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078651-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TOWER HAMLETS COUNCIL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E1 1BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Whitechapel |
| Westminster constituency | Bethnal Green and Stepney |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 44100000 - Construction materials and associated items
- 44221000 - Windows, doors and related items
- 44420000 - Goods used in construction
- 44500000 - Tools, locks, keys, hinges, fasteners, chain and springs
- 45421100 - Installation of doors and windows and related components
- 50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment
- 50600000 - Repair and maintenance services of security and defence materials
- 50610000 - Repair and maintenance services of security equipment
- 51300000 - Installation services of communications equipment
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 1 Dec 2025 at 16:59 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078651-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078651-2025
  1st December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.londontenders.org/

## Provenance

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