2324-0241 Testing, Repairs, Servicing Works for Door Entry, Access Control, Vehicle Barriers and Security Shutter Systems

An emergency response element will be contained within the contract, and will extend to include

out of hours provision, where a situation may necessitate. For example, all residents unable to

gain access to their block as a result of a fault to the communal block door.

The value of works carried out under the contract varies from high-value to low-value jobs. The

Contractor is expected to carry out all jobs borough-wide.

Islington Council seeks a single contractor to provide comprehensive testing, repairs, and servicing works to door entry and access control systems, vehicle access gates and barriers, and security shutter systems, located on and within Islington Council residential properties, on council housing estates, in residential blocks, estate car parks, community centres and concierge offices.

The council is a landlord to tenants and leaseholders living in homes located across the borough. The council’s stock compromises of residential blocks, community centres, and concierge offices, all of which avail some use of door entry and access control systems, vehicle access gates and barriers, and security shutter systems. As a landlord and employer, the council is responsible for ensuring the provision of safe and fully operational equipment.

An emergency response element will be contained within the contract, and will extend to include out of hours provision, where a situation may necessitate. For example, all residents unable to gain access to their block as a result of a fault to the communal block door.

The value of works carried out under the contract varies from high-value to low-value jobs. The Contractor is expected to carry out all jobs borough-wide. Additional information: This contract is not being divided into lots.

Dividing the contract may increase technical risk of delivery, leading to inconsistencies and integration challenges. Therefore, the Client only seeks one contractor.

TUPE [Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations]:

Potential providers must be aware that TUPE may or may not apply to this service. Further details will be available in the invitation to tender.