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ITT - Security Turnstiles, Roller Shutters, Automatic Doors & Access Control Maintenance Service

New College Swindon · Education

In brief

New College Swindon is looking for suppliers for building maintenance and electrical work (UK-wide).

The estimated value is £80,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 4 years, starting 1 February 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at 10am, Wednesday 2 December 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: 10am, Wednesday 25 November 2026
Bids by: 10am, Wednesday 2 December 2026

How bids are scored

Price 60% · Supplier Capacity, Capability & Experience 10% · Social Value 10% · Technical & Professional Ability 20%

Price matters most. Expect to compete hard on cost.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 18 bids per contract for this buyer (from 17 awards in the last 12 months).

Tender documents

Appendix 4 Supplier Clarification Request.xlsx · spreadsheet

What the notice says

New College Swindon is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to provide planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive repairs and emergency call-out support for security turnstiles, roller shutters, automatic doors and associated access control systems across its North Star and Queens Drive campuses. The contract includes routine servicing, statutory compliance activities, fault diagnosis, repairs, reporting and emergency response support for approximately 60 assets. The contract term is four (4) years, with an estimated value of approximately £80,000 excluding VAT over the contract period. Suppliers will be required to attend a mandatory site visit and demonstrate relevant experience, technical competence and value for money. Full details are contained within the tender documentation.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 19 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £80,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in locations across the UK?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Can you meet what the notice mentions: Site visit?The tender documents will say exactly what is required.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Send clarification questions before 10am, Wednesday 25 November 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before 10am, Wednesday 2 December 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

3 November 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 104263-2026

About the buyer

New College SwindonLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

Suppliers it has used most for building maintenance

A & R Services (ESW) Ltd1 contract
A&E Fire and Security Ltd1 contract
Easefix Ltd1 contract
Kings Security Systems Limited1 contract
MLG UK Limited1 contract

All tenders and awards from New College Swindon

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From notice 104263-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 3 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 3 November 2026.