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Published 10 Jun 2026, 09:43 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Framework for Installation, Repair & Maintenance of Door Entry Systems, CCTV, Alarm and Access Systems

Official notice

Authority: Cardiff Council (Central government)

WorksBelow threshold - open competitionBelow thresholdSME suitable
Published estimate£2,464,000≈ £1.2m / year · £2,956,800 inc. VAT
Submissions closed 8 Jul 2026
Contract term 2 yrsends 31 Jan 2029 · up to 31 Jan 2031 with extensions · starts 1 Feb 2027

What is being bought

Published requirement description

This procurement exercise is being conducted on behalf of Cardiff City Council to establish a contract for Framework for Installation, Repair and Maintenance of Door Entry Systems, CCTV, Alarm and Access Systems. This opportunity has been issued by the Contracting Authority via the CDP in connection with a competitive procurement that is being conducted in accordance with the Competitive Flexible Procedure pursuant to section 20(2)(b) the Procurement Act 2023. The PSQ (Stage 1) sets out the information which is required by the Council in order to assess the suitability of Potential Contractors. Tenderers must satisfy all of the Conditions of Participation. Tenderers that do not satisfy all of the Conditions of Participation will not be considered any further.

Those Tenderers invited to the next stage ‘Invitation to Tender’ will be the highest scoring Tenderers up to the maximum shortlisted of 5 that satisfy all the Conditions of Participation and meet any scoring thresholds within the PSQ guidance.

The ITT responses will be assessed in terms of Cost, Quality and Social Value in order to determine the most advantageous tender. This will be the highest scoring Tender that satisfies all of the Conditions of Participation and meet any scoring thresholds within the ITT. The Council is seeking to appoint a single Contractor and the Contract period will be 2 years from 1st February 2027, with the option to extend for up to a further 2 years. Further information and a clear breakdown can be found in the tender documentation contained within the project on the Proactis portal. Please refer to the tender documentation which can be found within the Proactis Portal. Participating bidders are requested to use the reference ERFX1008868 to identify the project and thereafter the tender documentation.

The Contracting Authority reserves the right to appoint the second highest tenderer in the event that the awarded supplier initially being appointed being excluded or withdrawing from the process or suspended from the framework at the point of award.

Bidders are requested to register on our supplier portal via the link supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login ↗ as this is where we advertise opportunities and receive responses electronically. Further guidance notes can be found at the following link:

www.cardiff.gov.uk/ENG/Business/Tenders… ↗

Bidders will only be required to complete mandatory details at the registration stage, although it is also important that bidders select the local Council in “Step 5 – Buyer Selection”, although not mandatory, bidders will not receive details of any opportunities from Cardiff if this option is not selected.

CPV: Alarm system and antenna installation work · Installation services (except software) · Repair and maintenance services · Safety equipment

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1Renewal 2 yrsSMEPublished value£2,464,000
Contract period: 1 Feb 2027 – 31 Jan 2029 (2 yrs) · up to 31 Jan 2031 with extensionsValue: £2,464,000 exc. VAT · £2,956,800 inc. VAT
Delivery: WalesEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: Subject to the Framework Agreement, the option to extend by a further 2 years may apply.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)1
  • Condition of participation

    Please refer to the tender documentation which can be found in the Proactis portal. Participating bidders are requested to use the reference ERFX1008868 to identify the project and thereafter the tender documentation.

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored
Quality: 50%Price: 50%
Published sub-criteria (3)
  • Quality: 40%
  • Community Well-Being Benefits: 10%
  • Cost: 50%
Published award criteria (3)
  • Cost
  • Quality
  • Community Well-Being Benefits
Conditions of participation1
  • Condition of participation

    Please refer to the tender documentation which can be found in the Proactis portal. Participating bidders are requested to use the reference ERFX1008868 to identify the project and thereafter the tender documentation.

What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 50 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 5 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Below threshold - open competition
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Works
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Below threshold
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
10 Jun 2026, 09:43 BST
Last source update
10 Jun 2026, 09:43 BST
Authority reference
ERFX1008868
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-054551
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Alarm system and antenna installation workInstallation services (except software)Repair and maintenance servicesSafety equipment
Delivery area
Wales (UKL22)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b15b Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: ProContract (Due North) · Who buys & how to bid on ProContract
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowed
Access & registration note: Free · short registration with manual review; public opportunity list
Submission deadline
8 Jul 2026, 12:00 BST
Clarification deadline
1 Jul 2026, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Please refer to the tender documentation which can be found within the Proactis Portal using this link: supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login ↗. Participating bidders are requested to use the reference ERFX1008868 to identify the project and thereafter the tender documentation.

Timeline

10 Jun 2026 → 1 Feb 2027 · 4 dates
  1. Tender notice published133 days ago
    10 Jun 2026, 09:43 BST
  2. Clarification questions by112 days ago
    1 Jul 2026, 12:00 BST
  3. Submission deadline105 days ago
    8 Jul 2026, 12:00 BST
  4. Today
    21 Oct 2026
  5. Contract startsin 102 days
    1 Feb 2027

Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender
  1. Tender notice published
    10 Jun 2026, 09:43 BST
    UK4

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Cardiff Council

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central governmentWelsh devolved regulations apply GB-PPON: PVHP-5769-YHRQ County Hall, Cardiff, Wales, CF10 4UWContact email

Official documents & specifications (1)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

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