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Locks and Keys Supply

Leeds City Council · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 26 Sept 2026, 09:02.

Opportunity overview

Leeds City Council’s internal service provider (ISP) for construction and repair works, Leeds Building Services (LBS) and Civic Enterprise Leeds (CEL) are responsible for the supply of Locks and Keys. Leeds City Council are looking to appoint one contractor to support this service requirement. The contract will run for an initial 36 months, with an option to extend the contract by an additional 12 months, The estimated annual contract value is up to £310,000, with a total estimate contract value up to £1,240,000. The procurement will be conducted as an above threshold tender in line with the Procurement Act 2023. The contract is expected to cover the supply of locks, cylinders, keys and associated components for external doors across a range of building types, which may include residential properties and other Council-owned assets. Technical Requirements All products supplied must comply with relevant British Standards, Secure by Design principles and any applicable industry standards, including the NHF Schedule of Rates (Version 8) and the Council’s own specifications. For external doors, lock and cylinder requirements include: • Secure by Design (SBD) approved products. • British Kitemarked cylinders. • TS007:2012 3-Star rated cylinders. • Cylinders tested to BS EN 1303:2015. • Sold Secure Diamond (SS312) accreditation. • Multi-point locking mechanisms compliant with applicable standards. • Locking systems tested to PAS 24 and stamped as Secure by Design where required. • Multi-point espagnolette locking systems where applicable. • Double profile cylinders with a minimum of five pin tumblers. • Anti-bump functionality as a minimum requirement. • Nickel-plated brass cylinder finish. • Large thumb-turn cylinders where required to support accessibility and ease of use. • A minimum of three keys supplied with each cylinder. • Security chains for front entrance doors where applicable. Key Systems The Council may require a range of keying arrangements, including: • Standard keyed systems. • Keyed alike systems. • Master key and sub-master key systems. • Restricted or patented key systems to provide enhanced key control and security. Existing Key Systems Some locations operate suited key systems and managed access arrangements. Contractors should be able to: • Supply replacement cylinders keyed into existing suites where required. • Provide replacement keys. • Maintain key integrity and security. Existing Locking Systems The Authority currently uses a number of existing lock and key systems which suppliers should be capable of supporting or providing compatible alternatives where appropriate. These include: • Suited Mul-T-Loc cylinders including: o Size 8 padlocks o Size 10 padlocks o L13 cylinders o L20 cylinders o L600 cylinders • Yale 1862 lock cylinders. The Authority cannot guarantee volumes. Historical demand indicates several hundred lock and key transactions per annum across a wide range of lock types and security systems. This information is provided for guidance only and does not constitute a commitment to future spend or quantities.

Classification

  • CPV44500000 — Tools, locks, keys, hinges, fasteners, chain and springs
  • CPV44520000 — Locks, keys and hinges
  • CPV44521100 — Locks
  • CPV44521110 — Door locks
  • CPV44521210 — Padlocks
  • CPV44522000 — Clasps, lock parts and keys
  • CPV44522200 — Keys
  • CPV44522300 — Parts of padlocks
  • CPV44522400 — Parts of locks
  • CPV98395000 — Locksmith services

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
Tender_304
Main Procurement Category
goods
Above Threshold
Yes
Status
planning

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Communication

Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2026, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Has Renewal
Yes
Status
planning

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Feb 2027, 00:00
Ends
1 Feb 2030, 23:59
Max Extent Date
1 Feb 2031, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
44521100
Description
Locks
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
44521110
Description
Door locks
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
44522200
Description
Keys
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
44500000
Description
Tools, locks, keys, hinges, fasteners, chain and springs
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
44520000
Description
Locks, keys and hinges
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
44522000
Description
Clasps, lock parts and keys
Entry 7
Scheme
CPV
Id
44521210
Description
Padlocks
Entry 8
Scheme
CPV
Id
44522300
Description
Parts of padlocks
Entry 9
Scheme
CPV
Id
98395000
Description
Locksmith services
Entry 10
Scheme
CPV
Id
44522400
Description
Parts of locks

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKE42
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Planning and budget

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Description
Leeds City Council is using a new Source to Contract platform. You can register (for free) at https://leedscitycouncil.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/esop/ogc-host/public/leedscitycouncil/web/login.html A Pre-Market Engagement form has been published online via the Jaggaer website and is to completed and submitted via the Jaggaer portal before 12pm on 18th August 2026. It is Tender_304 Locks and Keys Supply If you have any problems please contact Megan.Axall@leeds.gov.uk
Due
18 Aug 2026, 23:59
Status
scheduled

Documents

Entry 1
Id
073537-2026
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Published
4 Aug 2026, 10:55
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Leeds City Council
Id
GB-PPON-PJYG-6658-PPMY

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PJYG-6658-PPMY

Address

Street Address
Civic Hall, Calverley Street
Locality
Leeds
Postal Code
LS1 1UR
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKE42

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Leeds · UKE42 · LS1 1UR · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKE42 · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

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  1. 073537-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·