---
title: "STA Plantroom locks"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f428"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BRISTOL AND WESTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-12-11"
---

# STA Plantroom locks

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BRISTOL AND WESTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f428

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "STA Plantroom locks" project by the University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust targets the security systems and devices industry category. Located in Bristol, United Kingdom, the project aims to implement a specialised locking system for plantrooms, distinct from the standard swipe card system. This urgent requirement addresses not only access issues but also associated fire and safety concerns. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded on 11th December 2025 under the direct procurement method, which indicates a below-threshold process without competition. Key dates include the contract period starting on 5th January 2026 and ending on 31st March 2026.

This contract provides significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the security systems and locks sector to expand their business reach. Companies within the United Kingdom that specialise in surveillance and security equipment, particularly those offering niche or bespoke locking solutions, would find this procurement conducive to business growth. Partnering with reputable public sector organisations like NHS trusts not only enhances market visibility but also strengthens credentials for future public contracts. GEM SECURITY SYSTEMS LTD has been identified as a suitable supplier for this contract, underscoring the potential for other businesses with similar capabilities to compete in these arenas.

## Notice

The trust require a locking system for sensitive areas, such as Plantrooms, that is separate from the standard swipe card system which allows too great an access. The trust has benchmarked pricing. Due to access issues, and resultant fire/safety issues this is an urgent requirement. Prices have been benchmarked. THIS IS NOT A TENDER OPPORTUNITY.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082142-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency 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 | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £107,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BRISTOL AND WESTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 3NU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GEM SECURITY SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 35120000 - Surveillance and security systems and devices
- 44521100 - Locks

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2025 at 15:42 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082142-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082142-2025
  11th December 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gemsec.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/

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