Locksmith Services (2026 retender)
This tender closed on 20 October 2026.
- Buyer
- South Tyneside Borough Council
- Value
- £250,000
- Closed
- 20 October 2026
- Where
- South Shields, the North East
- Type
- Open tender
In plain English
South Tyneside Council needs a locksmith to provide emergency and routine lock services across their buildings, including allotments, town hall, and housing sites. This is a retender for an existing contract starting in 2026. You must hold an MT5 license to bid.
What the buyer wants
• Provide locksmith services on demand for council buildings including allotments, town hall, and Housing Plus properties • Respond to emergency call-outs and planned lock maintenance on an ad-hoc basis • Hold a valid MT5 license throughout the contract period
Requirements
What could rule a small business out: You must have an MT5 license, which is the single hardest barrier: most small locksmiths lack this certification, and obtaining it requires significant time and expense. Without it, you cannot bid at all.
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