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Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - Door Entry Systems - ID691

Trent & Dove Housing Limited · Housing

In brief

Trent & Dove Housing Limited has announced plans to buy building maintenance and electrical 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 £500,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 April 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 building maintenance contracts in this region (from 214 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

Trent & Dove Housing is seeking to engage a suitably qualified and experienced service provider to deliver the servicing, maintenance, and reactive repair of door entry and associated security systems across its housing stock. The scope of this procurement includes the inspection, testing, planned preventative maintenance, and responsive repairs for the following equipment types: Door entry and access control systems (audio/visual, single and multi-block) Door closers and assisted opening systems Automatic gates, barriers, and powered doors Closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems Warden call systems Intruder alarm systems Associated electrical and control components The appointed service…Read the full description
Trent & Dove Housing is seeking to engage a suitably qualified and experienced service provider to deliver the servicing, maintenance, and reactive repair of door entry and associated security systems across its housing stock. The scope of this procurement includes the inspection, testing, planned preventative maintenance, and responsive repairs for the following equipment types: Door entry and access control systems (audio/visual, single and multi-block) Door closers and assisted opening systems Automatic gates, barriers, and powered doors Closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems Warden call systems Intruder alarm systems Associated electrical and control components The appointed service provider will be responsible for ensuring that all systems remain fully operational and compliant with current British Standards, statutory requirements, and Trent & Dove’s internal compliance framework. The contract will support the continued safe and reliable operation of security and access systems within communal and residential areas, ensuring the protection of residents, visitors, and assets. Key outcomes include: Maintaining 100% compliance with applicable standards and regulations Providing timely, high-quality maintenance and repair services Delivering value for money through efficient scheduling and digital reporting Supporting Trent & Dove’s social value, sustainability, and community investment objectives This procurement aims to secure a service partner capable of providing a customer-focused, resilient, and technically proficient service that underpins Trent & Dove’s mission to transform homes, lives, and neighbourhoods.

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 068070-2025

About the buyer

Procurements

19

Awards

6

Suppliers it has used most for building maintenance

  1. Steel Fabrications

    Northern Gas Networks LimitedNorth East, East of EnglandConstruction, Building maintenance and repairs

    Closing soon2 days left2 lotsSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £8mframework ceiling
  2. SCAPE Construction Works and Services Framework

    Scape Procure LimitedNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West, Wales, Northern IrelandEnergy and utilities, Construction

    Open10 days leftExpress interest5 lotsSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £8bnframework ceiling
  3. MAC Door Access System

    Duston Parish CouncilNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestSecurity, Construction

    Open10 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £45kestimated
  4. NRW/21219 St Andrews MSCP - Structural Repairs

    Norwich City CouncilEast of EnglandConstruction, Building maintenance and repairs

    Open15 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £600kestimated
  5. 4-6 Short Street Repair Works

    Cambridge City CouncilEast of EnglandConstruction, Building maintenance and repairs

    Open15 days leftSmall contract

    £95kestimated

From notice 068070-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 24 October 2025. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.