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Published 28 Jul 2026, 16:15 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Security Equipment & Associated Services

Official notice

Authority: Crescent Purchasing Consortium Limited (Public body)·Consortium: 4 public authorities

Framework agreement7 lotsGoodsOpen procedureAbove thresholdSME suitableVCSE suitable
Framework ceiling (notional)£10,428,801total for 7 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 31 Aug 2026
Lots 7see the lot list below
Framework period 3 yrsends 15 Nov 2029 · up to 15 Nov 2030 with extensions · starts 16 Nov 2026

What is being bought7 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

CPC wishes to establish a framework for the supply of Security Equipment and related services.

Any resulting framework from this exercise will be available to Further Education Institutions, Universities, Sixth Forms, Academies, Schools, and other similar organisations who are CPC Members (www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/regions.php ↗) and all CPC future members (www.gov.uk/guidance/get-informa… ↗).

Higher Education Consortia include:

Local Authorities may also wish to use the resulting framework when procuring on behalf of Educational Establishments.

The framework will also be available to the Wider Public Sector www.thecpc.ac.uk/suppliers/eligible-p… ↗).

CPV: Access control system · Alarm systems · Alarm-monitoring services · Burglar and fire alarms · Design consultancy services · Emergency and security equipment · Evaluation consultancy services · Installation services of fire protection equipment · Metal detectors · Public security services · Repair and maintenance services · Safety consultancy services · +6 more

How this framework works

From the published notice
Type
Open framework
Call-offs
call-offs are awarded directly to appointed suppliers, without further competition
Places
up to 7 suppliers
Framework period
3 yrs · up to 4 yrs from 16 Nov 2026
Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
1.50% of call-off value · 1% for education and 1.5% WPS
Who may buy through it

3

Published description of the framework

Framework Agreement

Lots and requirements (7)Procurement structure

7 lots · all with a published value · same evaluation weights on every lot

Every one of these 4 lots carries the same published figure, £1,489,829: it is the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.

Lot #1CCTV Supply, Installation, Maintenance, Consumables and ConsultancyRenewal 3 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£1,489,829

This lot covers the Supply, Installation, Maintenance, Consumables and Consultancy of CCTV Systems as part of a new package or upgrade to existing works.

The stated value of this lot is a genuine pre-estimate of the spend we envisage going through this lot, however, this may vary according to growth in membership, growth in uptake of the framework, changes in market conditions, etc. and accordingly we will only issue a modification if the overall framework published value of the agreement is exceeded.

Contract period: 16 Nov 2026 – 15 Nov 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 15 Nov 2030 with extensionsValue: £1,489,829 exc. VAT · £1,787,794 inc. VAT
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: Extensions allowed: Yes (1 x 12 months)
Lot #2Car Park Barrier Supply, Installation, Maintenance, Consumables and ConsultancyRenewal 3 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£1,489,829

This lot includes covers the Supply, Installation, Maintenance, Consumables and Consultancy of Car Park Barrier Systems as part of a new package or upgrade to existing works.

The stated value of this lot is a genuine pre-estimate of the spend we envisage going through this lot, however, this may vary according to growth in membership, growth in uptake of the framework, changes in market conditions, etc. and accordingly we will only issue a modification if the overall framework published value of the agreement is exceeded.

Contract period: 16 Nov 2026 – 15 Nov 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 15 Nov 2030 with extensionsValue: £1,489,829 exc. VAT · £1,787,794 inc. VAT
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: Extensions allowed: Yes (1 x 12 months)
Lot #3Intruder, Panic and Alert Alarm Systems Supply, Installation, Maintenance, Consumables and ConsultancyRenewal 3 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£1,489,829

This lot covers the Supply, Installation, Maintenance, Consumables and Consultancy of Intruder, Panic and Alert Alarm Systems as part of a new package or upgrade to existing works.

The stated value of this lot is a genuine pre-estimate of the spend we envisage going through this lot, however, this may vary according to growth in membership, growth in uptake of the framework, changes in market conditions, etc. and accordingly we will only issue a modification if the overall framework published value of the agreement is exceeded.

Contract period: 16 Nov 2026 – 15 Nov 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 15 Nov 2030 with extensionsValue: £1,489,829 exc. VAT · £1,787,794 inc. VAT
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: Extensions allowed: Yes (1 x 12 months)
Lot #4Entrance and Access Control Supply, Installation, Maintenance, Consumables and ConsultancyRenewal 3 yrsSMEVCSEceiling above

This lot covers the Supply, Installation, Maintenance, Consumables and Consultancy of Entrance and Access Control Systems as part of a new package or upgrade to existing works.

The stated value of this lot is a genuine pre-estimate of the spend we envisage going through this lot, however, this may vary according to growth in membership, growth in uptake of the framework, changes in market conditions, etc. and accordingly we will only issue a modification if the overall framework published value of the agreement is exceeded.

Contract period: 16 Nov 2026 – 15 Nov 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 15 Nov 2030 with extensions
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: Extensions allowed: Yes (1 x 12 months)
Lot #5Screening EquipmentRenewal 3 yrsSMEVCSEceiling above

This lot covers the Supply, Installation, Maintenance, Consumables and Consultancy of Screening Equipment as part of a new package or upgrade to existing works.

The stated value of this lot is a genuine pre-estimate of the spend we envisage going through this lot, however, this may vary according to growth in membership, growth in uptake of the framework, changes in market conditions, etc. and accordingly we will only issue a modification if the overall framework published value of the agreement is exceeded.

Contract period: 16 Nov 2026 – 15 Nov 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 15 Nov 2030 with extensions
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: Extensions allowed: Yes (1 x 12 months)
Lot #6Martyn’s Law & Lockdown ConsultancyRenewal 3 yrsSMEVCSEceiling above

This lot covers the provision of specialist security consultancy services to support Educational Institutions and Contracting Authorities in achieving compliance with Martyn’s Law and enhancing preparedness for security and emergency incidents.

The stated value of this lot is a genuine pre-estimate of the spend we envisage going through this lot, however, this may vary according to growth in membership, growth in uptake of the framework, changes in market conditions, etc. and accordingly we will only issue a modification if the overall framework published value of the agreement is exceeded.

Contract period: 16 Nov 2026 – 15 Nov 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 15 Nov 2030 with extensions
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: Extensions allowed: Yes (1 x 12 months)
Lot #7Lockdown Alert System Supply & InstallationRenewal 3 yrsSMEVCSEceiling above

This lot covers the Supply, Installation, Maintenance, Consumables and Consultancy of Lockdown Alert System as part of a new package or upgrade to existing works.

The stated value of this lot is a genuine pre-estimate of the spend we envisage going through this lot, however, this may vary according to growth in membership, growth in uptake of the framework, changes in market conditions, etc. and accordingly we will only issue a modification if the overall framework published value of the agreement is exceeded.

Contract period: 16 Nov 2026 – 15 Nov 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 15 Nov 2030 with extensions
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: Extensions allowed: Yes (1 x 12 months)

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 · same split on all 7 lots
Quality: 60%Price: 40%
Published sub-criteria (2)
  • Quality: 60%
  • Pricing Requirements: 40%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Pricing Requirements
  • Quality
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 40 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 4 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
  • “Security Equipment & Associated Services” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 7 suppliers, not a single contract, and call-offs are awarded directly: getting appointed is the whole game.

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

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
3
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
28 Jul 2026, 16:15 BST
Last source update
3 Aug 2026, 14:50 BST
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 16 Nov 2026
Authority reference
CA18290
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-071382
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Access control systemAlarm systemsAlarm-monitoring servicesBurglar and fire alarmsDesign consultancy servicesEmergency and security equipmentEvaluation consultancy servicesInstallation services of fire protection equipmentMetal detectorsPublic security services
+8 moreRepair and maintenance servicesSafety consultancy services
Delivery area
UK
Official registry OCID
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How it was run

Official notice
Run through: MultiQuote · Who buys & how to bid on MultiQuote
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowedLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free
Appointment period ends
31 Aug 2026, 12:00 BST
Clarification deadline
24 Aug 2026, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en
Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
call-off levy · 1.50% of call-off value · 1% for education and 1.5% WPS
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

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Timeline

28 Jul 2026 → 16 Nov 2026 · 6 dates
  1. Tender notice published86 days ago
    28 Jul 2026, 16:15 BST
  2. Latest notice published80 days ago
    3 Aug 2026, 14:50 BST
  3. Clarification questions by59 days ago
    24 Aug 2026, 12:00 BST
  4. Admission / appointment period ends52 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown
    31 Aug 2026, 12:00 BST
  5. Today
    22 Oct 2026
  6. Contract startsin 25 days
    16 Nov 2026
  7. Award decision expected byin 26 days
    16 Nov 2026, 23:59 GMT

Notice history

2 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 28 Jul 2026
  1. Tender notice published
    28 Jul 2026, 16:15 BST
    UK4
  2. Tender notice published
    3 Aug 2026, 14:50 BST
    UK4

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

4 public bodies on the notice

Crescent Purchasing Consortium Limited

Contracting authorityPublic undertaking GB-PPON: PZPR-8554-XHNX Procurement House, Leslie Hough Way, Salford, North West, M6 6AJContact name, email, phone

Consortium members and other public bodies

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

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