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Maintenance, Repairs and 24 Hour Call out for Door Entry Systems, Automatic and General Doors, Cloud Based Access Control and Lifeline Equipment

Darlington Borough Council · Local authority

In brief

Darlington Borough Council has announced plans to buy security and building maintenance work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The estimated value is £1,489,200 including VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 March 2027.

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

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

Can I win this?

Competition

Usually high: a median of 8 bids per contract for security contracts in this region (from 36 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

This is 3 lots for Maintenance, repairs and 24 Hour Call out for: Lot 1 - Scheme Doors, Door Entry, Intercoms and Lifeline Equipment Lot 2 - Corporate Building Doors and Access Systems Lot 3 - Housing Block Doors and Access Systems

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. 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.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 083947-2026

About the buyer

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From notice 083947-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 4 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.