---
title: "Renewal and Upgrade of Entrance Doors and Door Entry Systems at The Grove, Swanscombe, DA10 0AD"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ce02"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06ce02.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-23"
---

# Renewal and Upgrade of Entrance Doors and Door Entry Systems at The Grove, Swanscombe, DA10 0AD

Buyer: DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ce02

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## Summary

Managed by Dartford Borough Council, the procurement for the "Renewal and Upgrade of Entrance Doors and Door Entry Systems at The Grove, Swanscombe, DA10 0AD" was initiated to enhance security for tenanted blocks. This process, under the public authority of sub-central government, is classified as a complete tender stage involving limited competition, falling below the threshold. The key dates include the contract signing on 13th July 2026, with commencement set for 5th October 2026 and completion by 31st October 2026. The main industry category for this procurement is goods, specifically surveillance and security systems. The project location covers the UK region designated as UKJ4, and the total contract value amounts to £19,500 excluding taxes.

This tender presents an opportunity for growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in security systems, as demonstrated by CERTUS SECURITY LLP, the successful supplier. With two bids from SMEs at the final stage, the competitive landscape suggests that businesses offering innovative solutions in security and monitoring systems will find lucrative avenues through such contracts. The project suits those experienced in delivering comprehensive security solutions, ensuring maintainability and safety in public housing sectors, and providing a potential follow-on work in similar local authority-led initiatives.

## Notice

Renewal and Upgrade of Entrance Doors and Door Entry Systems at The Grove, Swanscombe, DA10 0AD to provide security to tenanted blocks with maintainable security systems

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069750-2026 |
| 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 | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 4 Oct 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,500 |
| Contracts value | £19,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | DARTFORD |
| Post town | Dartford |
| Postcode | DA1 1DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Dartford |
| Electoral ward | Town |
| Westminster constituency | Dartford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CERTUS SECURITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35120000 - Surveillance and security systems and devices

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2026 at 12:56 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069750-2026
- 17 Jul 2026 at 13:24 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067867-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069750-2026
  23rd July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067867-2026
  17th July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.certus-security.co.uk
- http://www.dartford.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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