Tender

Building Security

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)

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Tender

04 Feb 2025 at 09:24

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Salford is seeking a security service provider for its Old Adelphi and Centenary buildings, which are awaiting potential demolition. This tender, titled "Building Security", falls under the industry category of public security services. The location for the services is Salford, specifically at postal code M5 4WT. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, and key dates include the tender end date on 10 February 2025 and the contract period from 17 February 2025 to 30 August 2025. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a total contract value of £60,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security services, particularly those with experience in public security and K9 units. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, thereby fostering business growth within this sector. The chosen provider will be responsible for ensuring the safety of unoccupied buildings and adjacent materials, enhancing their portfolio with a prestigious contract for a well-known educational institution.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Building Security

Notice Description

The University of Salford owns 2 buildings that are empty, they are not intended to be used and are awaiting potential demolition. Both could be hazardous to anyone that enters them and are deemed unsafe. Currently, both buildings and associated areas are secured with the assistance of a security licensed & trained K9 dog unit comprising of a trained guard and a dog. This is to deter anyone from entering the dangerous environment that both buildings pose to anyone that may enter unnecessarily. Regular patrols are needed to ensure that no access is gained. There are adjacent building works ongoing and the security guard will be expected to guard the materials that are left in the yard area. We currently have a third-party supplier assisting in guarding the location when the contractors are not on site. The hours include from 1700-0700 hours Mon to Thurs and 1700 Friday to Mon at 0700 hours plus Bank Holidays. Please contact either Alan Cain or Dave Whelan with any questions or quotations. A.R.Cain@salford.ac.uk D.M.Whelan@salford.ac.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-485190d6-2459-49e6-bcf9-200caba7b2c7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50106c43-60b0-4f59-adc4-d2484a3490ea
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

75241000 - Public security services

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Feb 2025 - 30 Aug 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M5 4WT
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Further Information

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