---
title: "Woodcock Sports Centre Access Control"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065cf8"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ASTON UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-02-26"
---

# Woodcock Sports Centre Access Control

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065cf8

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## Summary

Aston University, located in Birmingham, is conducting a procurement process to appoint Alternative Systems Protection for the installation of access control systems at the Woodcock Sports Centre. The initiative falls under the category of goods and aims to enhance security at the 'Wet Side' facilities. The procurement method utilised is classified as "Below threshold - unknown," indicating a streamlined approach suitable for smaller contracts. Having progressed to the contract stage, the procurement process is currently active, scheduled from 2nd March to 1st May 2026. The contract was signed on 26th February 2026 with a gross value of £54,859.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security equipment, particularly those able to provide access control systems. Large businesses like Alternative Systems Protection are already engaged, showcasing potential for substantial market growth within the sector. Companies with expertise in public sector contracts and situated within or near Birmingham and surrounding regions will find themselves well-positioned to compete and expand their footprint in public sector security initiatives.

## Notice

Appoint specialist security equipment supplier Alternative Systems Protection to install access control and speed gates on the 'Wet Side' facilities of the Woodcock Sports Centre.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017287-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 1 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £54,859 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ASTON UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALTERNATIVE SYSTEMS PROTECTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42961100 - Access control system

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2026 at 12:54 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017287-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017287-2026
  26th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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