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title: "Woolton High School - Upgrade Paxton Access System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068e1a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-29"
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# Woolton High School - Upgrade Paxton Access System

Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068e1a

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## Summary

Liverpool City Council has completed a procurement process for the upgrade of the Paxton Access System at Woolton High School, a special educational needs institution. This project falls under the 'Security equipment' industry category and involved replacing the existing system to address significant safety concerns, such as failing fire alarms and access control issues. Located in Liverpool, United Kingdom, this tender was awarded under a limited competition procurement method, designed for below-threshold contracts, with award and contract completion occurring between 31 March and 9 April 2026. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, as the contract is now active.

The upgrade of the access system represents a promising opportunity for companies specialising in security equipment installation and maintenance, particularly small to medium enterprises. Fearns Electrical Ltd, an SME based in Liverpool, has been awarded the contract, suggesting that similar-sized firms with expertise in electronics and security installations could find robust opportunities for growth in this sector. Businesses with experience in servicing educational institutions, particularly those catering to special educational needs, would likely benefit from engaging in such specialised projects.

## Notice

Existing Paxton access system to be replaced with new. The school was built in 2009 with the original Paxton access system is in the school. At present there are issues with carrying out fire alarm test and the fire doors are taking time to close completely this has a knock on effect with the school, due to the school being an SEN school, children can escape out of the school and end up on the streets. These children are delivered in taxis due to there vulnerability. The access system keeps failing and is causing problems for the school getting into certain rooms and areas which used by card and fobs to gain access.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039246-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2026 - 9 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,499 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 1DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront South |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FEARNS ELECTRICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35121000 - Security equipment

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2026 at 13:17 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039246-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039246-2026
  29th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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