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This document provides instructions for potential tenderers on how to register, log in, and use the Lancaster University In-Tend e-tendering portal to access and submit tender documents, including important maintenance notices.
This OCDS record details a tender from Lancaster University seeking a competent supplier for the service, maintenance, and call-out of approximately 110 security systems, including intruder alarms, access control, vehicle barriers, and CCTV.
Lancaster University seeks a competent supplier for the service, maintenance, and call-out of its extensive intruder alarm, access control, vehicle barrier, and CCTV systems across its campus.
This tender notice from Lancaster University invites competent suppliers to submit requests to participate for the service, maintenance, and call-out of intruder alarm, access control, vehicle barriers, and CCTV systems.
Lancaster University seeks a competent supplier for service, maintenance, and call-out for intruder alarm, access control, vehicle barrier, and CCTV systems, covering approximately 110 security installations on campus, with an estimated value of £325,000 for an initial two years plus three optional extension years.
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This tender for security system services at Lancaster University provides a clear service description but suffers from significant deficiencies in transparency and completeness, notably the absence of evaluation criteria and inconsistent timeline data. While utilizing an e-tendering portal, it lacks any sustainability considerations.
The tender lacks a specified reveal date, does not mention mandatory exclusion grounds, and critically omits evaluation criteria, which are fundamental for legal compliance. The contract start date being identical to the submission deadline is also a significant legal and practical flaw.
The core service description is clear and understandable. However, the complete absence of specified evaluation criteria and performance conditions makes it very difficult for potential bidders to understand how their proposals will be assessed and what specific outcomes are expected.
Basic information such as title, organization, value, and duration is present. However, the tender is incomplete due to the critical absence of evaluation criteria and the lack of detailed tender specifications beyond general notices. The contract start date is also erroneously listed.
The complete lack of evaluation criteria severely compromises the fairness of the procurement process, as bidders cannot objectively prepare or understand the basis of award. While e-procurement is enabled, this fundamental transparency issue is a major concern. Requirements appear generic.
Electronic submission via a dedicated portal is a positive aspect, and the contract duration and estimated value are clear. However, the absence of a direct document URL in the provided information and the highly impractical contract start date (same as submission deadline) reduce its practicality.
There are inconsistencies in the submission deadline dates between different sections and, more critically, the contract start date is illogically set to the same day as the submission deadline. Some key fields like "Liable Person" are also unpopulated.
The tender does not include any explicit requirements or considerations related to green procurement, social aspects, or innovation, indicating a missed opportunity to incorporate broader public value objectives.
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