--- title: "Alley Gate Maintenance Repairs and Key Replacements" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067dca" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067dca" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067dca.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067dca.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "KNOWSLEY COUNCIL" published: "2026-04-08" --- # Alley Gate Maintenance Repairs and Key Replacements Buyer: KNOWSLEY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067dca [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067dca) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067dca.json) ## Summary Knowsley Council, located in Huyton, United Kingdom, has initiated a planning process for an upcoming public procurement under the title "Alley Gate Maintenance Repairs and Key Replacements." This process falls within the services category, focusing on the maintenance and replacement of alley gates, door locks, and associated mechanical building installations. The current stage of the procurement is planning, with the next engagement milestone due on 22 April 2026. The council, working with STAR Procurement, is conducting a Soft Market Testing (SMT) exercise to refine the tender specifications. The contract aims to commence on 1 June 2026 and conclude on 31 May 2029, providing opportunities for service providers to engage with the government while ensuring that alley gates across the borough remain secure and operational. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in repair and maintenance services. Companies with experience in mechanical installations and capabilities in quick response operations will find this tender particularly appealing. By participating in the SMT, businesses can help shape the tender requirements and pricing structure, offering them a strategic advantage and the chance to foster long-term partnerships with Knowsley Council. This procurement process not only offers potential business growth but also supports local governance priorities in security and public safety. ## Notice Knowsley Council requires a competent and experienced contractor to deliver reactive and planned maintenance services for alley gates across the borough. The service will ensure that alley gates remain secure, functional, safe for public use, and compliant with relevant standards. The contractor will carry out a range of repair and replacement tasks including call outs, lock and mechanism replacements, and key/fob management. ### Planning Information Knowsley Council, supported by STAR Procurement, is seeking to engage with the supplier market ahead of a potential procurement for the provision of Alley Gate Maintenance and Key Replacements. The purpose of this Soft Market Testing (SMT) exercise is to: • Understand supplier interest and capability • Test deliverability of response times and technical elements • Identify any commercial or operational barriers • Refine the specification and pricing structure before tender publication This SMT process is informal and non-competitive. It does not form part of the evaluation process and does not provide any advantage or guarantee of future involvement. Access the Soft Market Test documentation here https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=49539a61-9232-f111-813c-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031877-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 22 Apr 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | KNOWSLEY COUNCIL | | Locality | HUYTON | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L36 9YU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside | | Local authority | Knowsley | | Electoral ward | Roby | | Westminster constituency | Knowsley | | Delivery location | TLD7 Merseyside | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 44221300 - Gates - 44521110 - Door locks - 50712000 - Repair and maintenance services of mechanical building installations ## Release History - 8 Apr 2026 at 11:10 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031877-2026 - 8 Apr 2026 at 11:01 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031864-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031877-2026 8th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031864-2026 8th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=49539a61-9232-f111-813c-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.star-procurement.gov.uk/star-procurement.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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