Scope
Reference
EEM0037
Description
Efficiency East Midlands Ltd (EEM) is a not for profit consortium which establishes and manages a range of framework and DPS agreements. Our membership has now grown to 287 public sector organisations including housing associations and ALMO's, Local Authorities, NHS trusts, Education Providers, Blue Light Services, Government Agencies and Charities.
EEM have also established a formal collaboration with 3 like-minded procurement consortia -
Westworks, South East Consortium and Advantage South West. The membership list for these three Consortium and Advantage South West. The membership list for these three consortium may be obtained from the following website addresses:
www.westworks.org.uk (https://www.westworks.org.uk)
www.southeastconsortium.org.uk (https://www.southeastconsortium.org.uk)
www.advantagesouthwest.co.uk (https://www.advantagesouthwest.co.uk)
EEM are conducting this tender exercise to procure a Door Entry, Access Control, CCTV & Warden Call Installs and Maintenance Framework to replace our existing Framework which is due to expire in August 2026. The Framework will provide EEM Members with a provision covering the services below (please note the below lots may change during prior to tender release):
The Framework may be split into the following workstream Lots:
Lot 1 - Install and Maintenance of Door Entry and Access Control Systems
Lot 2 - Install and Maintenance of Gates, Barriers, Automatic Doors and Roller Shutters
Lot 3 - Install and Maintenance of Warden Call and Assisted Living Systems
Lot 4 - Install and Maintenance of CCTV Systems
The above lots will further split and tendered and awarded based on the two geographical area sublots below:
Sublot 1 - Midlands
Sublot 2 - National
The details contained within this notice are provisional and are subject to change. This is a preliminary market engagement notice, and the tender documents are NOT available at this
stage. EEM expect to release the tender in January 2026.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Contract dates (estimated)
- 31 August 2026 to 30 August 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 32234000 - Closed-circuit television cameras
- 32360000 - Intercom equipment
- 34928300 - Safety barriers
- 35125300 - Security cameras
- 42961100 - Access control system
- 44115310 - Roller-type shutters
- 44221300 - Gates
- 44221310 - Access gates
- 44221400 - Shutters
- 45421142 - Installation of shutters
- 50330000 - Maintenance services of telecommunications equipment
- 50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
- UKL - Wales
Engagement
Engagement deadline
27 October 2025
Engagement process description
The purpose of this engagement process is to conduct preliminary market engagement with potential contractors interested in participating in the upcoming Installation and Maintenance of Door Entry, Access Control, Gates & Barriers, Warden Call and CCTV Systems Framework.
This process will help us understand market capabilities, refine our procurement strategy and ensure that the framework is structured effectively to meet project requirements.
This preliminary market engagement notice is being used to engage with the market and interested organisations are encouraged to:
- Complete the relevant lot specific market engagement questionnaire to express their interest and provide initial feedback for the lots they have expertise in:
Lot 1 - Door Entry & Access Control Systems Install & Maintenance - https://forms.office.com/e/MMqVgQ0iH5
Lot 2 - Auto Gates, Barriers, Auto Doors & Roller Shutters Install & Maintenance - https://forms.office.com/e/wcTCFjqYtR
Lot 3 - Warden Call / Assisted Living Systems Install & Maintenance - https://forms.office.com/e/0nnYTi3Vhu
Lot 4 - CCTV Installs & Maintenance - https://forms.office.com/e/XtviyHjBSv
Register interest in attending a meet the buyer 1-1 session by emailing tenders@eem.org.uk with the preferred date and attendees, these will be held at the EEM offices:
Unit 3 Maisies Way
South Normanton
Alfreton, Derbyshire
DE55 2DS
Meet the buyer sessions will be available by appointment only on weekdays between 8th September and 27th October 2025.
Interested organisations should note the questionnaire link will expire on Monday 27th October 2025 at 5pm.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
26 January 2026
Contracting authority
EFFICIENCY EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED
- Companies House: 07762614
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRXX-3953-HVQM
3 Maisies Way
Alfreton
DE55 2DS
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@eem.org.uk
Region: UKF12 - East Derbyshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government