--- title: "TENDER FOR THE PROVISION OF LOCK, UNLOCK, KEY HOLDING AND ALARM RESPONSE SERVICES" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0608db" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0608db" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0608db.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0608db.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "LISBURN & CASTLEREAGH CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-01-19" --- # TENDER FOR THE PROVISION OF LOCK, UNLOCK, KEY HOLDING AND ALARM RESPONSE SERVICES Buyer: LISBURN & CASTLEREAGH CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0608db [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0608db) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0608db.json) ## Summary Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council, acting as the contracting authority, recently completed a procurement process for the provision of lock, unlock, key holding, and alarm response services under tender ID T21/22-037. This tender is categorised under Security Services and entails activities in the region of UKN0E, with services distributed across three lots focusing on amenities and facilities including Dundonald Ice Bowl and Bradford Court. Following unforeseen circumstances necessitating modification for continuity and compliance, the contract value increased by 45%, culminating in a potential value of £1,510,000. The procurement method used was limited, without public contract notice, to ensure uninterrupted service delivery, and the award decision was finalised with Cobra Specialist Security Services on 19th January 2026. This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, especially for security service providers specialising in facilities management and alarm response operations. Large-scale organisations with capabilities in managing multiple site activities, such as opening and closing of facilities, litter management, and alarm monitoring, would find this contract particularly lucrative. As a regional authority procurement, it's an ideal opportunity for businesses aiming to expand their operational footprint in the UK security services market, leveraging high-value contracts with prospects for future scope expansions or renewals based on performance and unforeseen needs. The award criteria focused on cost and quality, favouring competitively priced yet high-quality service offerings. ## Notice The council involves a Lock and Unlock Service for its Parks and Amenities and a Key holding and alarm response and open/close of Dundonald Ice bowl and Bradford Court. This contract is in the form of 3 Lots; Lot 1 Open / Close with visual inspection, litter lift and disposal. Lot 2 Open / Close with visual inspection, litter lift and disposal including Toilet facility cleaning. Lot 3 Key holding and alarm response and open/ close Dundonald Ice bowl and Bradford Court. Attendance duties at sports grounds, attending to sports turf inspection, building inspection and facility management. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Open / Close with visual inspection, litter lift and disposal. Lot 1 Open / Close with visual inspection, litter lift and disposal. Lot 2 Open / Close with visual inspection, litter lift and disposal including Toilet facility cleaning. Lot 2 Open / Close with visual inspection, litter lift and disposal including Toilet facility cleaning. Lot 3 Key holding and alarm response and open/ close Dundonald Ice bowl and Bradford Court. Lot 3 Key holding and alarm response and open/ close Dundonald Ice bowl and Bradford Court. ### Procurement Information Regulation 72(1)(c) permits this modification, due to unforeseen circumstances which a diligent contracting authority could not have foreseen, the overall nature of the contract is not altered and Modification value does not exceed 50 % of the original contract value (i) the need for modification has been brought about by circumstances which a diligent contracting authority could not have foreseen; To ensure continuity of services to the end of the contracted term, avoidance of reputational damage and on health and safety grounds. Upon evaluation, the best option for maintaining the delivery of services, compliance with the relevant procurement regulations as well as value for money would be achieved by modifying this existing contract by 45% resulting in a potential contract value of PS1,510,0000.00. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004401-2026 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 30 Jun 2022 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £104,012,100 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LISBURN & CASTLEREAGH CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | LISBURN | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT27 4RL | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland | | ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | | ITL 3 | TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh | | Local authority | Lisburn and Castlereagh | | Electoral ward | Hillhall | | Westminster constituency | Lagan Valley | | Delivery location | TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | COBRA SPECIALIST SECURITY SERVICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79710000 - Security services ## Release History - 19 Jan 2026 at 14:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004401-2026 ## Notice URLs - https://www.lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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