Planning

Security Systems Maintenance and Support for CCTV, Access Control, Intruder Alarms, and Associated Services

  • Royal Holloway and Bedford New College

UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-016423

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-065ae4

Published 24 February 2026, 12:01pm



Scope

Reference

RHUL-24046

Description

Royal Holloway and Bedford New College (known as Royal Holloway, University of London), “the University”, is seeking early engagement with experienced security systems, maintenance, and support service providers. The University is preparing to re procure a single contract for the maintenance, support, and minor works associated with its CCTV/VSS, access control, intruder alarm systems, and associated services across its multisite estate in Egham and London. This pre market exercise aims to gather insight on scope, service models, resourcing assumptions, commercial structures, and technical requirements. Supplier feedback will be used to refine the University’s approach and ensure that the forthcoming procurement is competitive, deliverable, and aligned with industry best practice.

Total value (estimated)

  • £1,500,000 including VAT

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2031
  • 5 years

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 50610000 - Repair and maintenance services of security equipment
  • 32231000 - Closed-circuit television apparatus
  • 32234000 - Closed-circuit television cameras
  • 32235000 - Closed-circuit surveillance system
  • 35121000 - Security equipment
  • 35121700 - Alarm systems
  • 45310000 - Electrical installation work
  • 45350000 - Mechanical installations
  • 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
  • 50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations
  • 50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations
  • 71317000 - Hazard protection and control consultancy services

Contract locations

  • UK - United Kingdom

Engagement

Engagement deadline

12 March 2026

Engagement process description


Participation

Particular suitability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)


Submission

Publication date of tender notice (estimated)

30 March 2026


Contracting authority

Royal Holloway and Bedford New College

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRVY-6462-QBVG

Royal Holloway University of London, Egham Hill

Egham

TW20 0EX

United Kingdom

Contact name: Helen Booth

Telephone: +44 01784443044

Email: helen.booth@rhul.ac.uk

Region: UKJ25 - West Surrey

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government