Tender

Supply of Security Guard Services - Thames Barrier & Associated Sites

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Tender

05 Jun 2018 at 14:46

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, seeking tenders for the "Supply of Security Guard Services - Thames Barrier & Associated Sites." This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically relating to guard services, and is based in Greater London. The tender period is open until 18th June 2018, with the contract expected to start on 22nd September 2018 and run for an initial term of two years, extendable up to three additional years. The procurement is being conducted under the Light Touch Regime, which applies more flexible regulations for social and other specific services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security services, particularly for those accredited by the Security Industry Authority (SIA) and holding relevant SIA licenses. Businesses that can leverage their capabilities in providing manned guarding and monitoring services across multiple sites could find this contract beneficial. Moreover, firms with ISO accreditation, particularly in the key standards required such as ISO 9001 and BS 7858, will be well-positioned to compete effectively in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Security Guard Services - Thames Barrier & Associated Sites

Notice Description

The provision of manned uniformed security guarding services at the Thames Barrier and mobile patrolling of five associated remote flood defence sites in the Greater London area on a 24 hour 365 day a year basis. Duties include controlling site access egress, manning security control room and gate houses, mobile patrolling, responding and monitoring CCTV, intruder and fire alarm systems. The contract term is an initial period of 2 years with options to extend by a further 3 years [2+1+1+1] subject to satisfactory performance and at the discretion of the Agency. The Agency envisages that the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) will apply to this contract. All applicants must be a member of the Security Industry Authority (SIA) Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS). All individuals provided must hold a relevant SIA licence and must have UK Government Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) clearance. All applicants must be accredited to ISO 9001:2008 (and working towards ISO 9001:2015), BS 7858:2012, BS 7499:2013 and NSI NACOSS Guarding Gold scheme (or equivalent). This procurement process is being conducted under the 'Light Touch Regime', governing 'Social ands Other Specific Services' as detailed in the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (the Regulations) which are not subject to the full requirements of the Regulations, but is instead governed by the Light Touch Regime contained within Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Regulations (Regulations 74 to 77). Notwithstanding publication of the contract notice, the Environment Agency will not be bound to follow any particular award procedure, however the principles of fairness, equal treatment and transparency will be applied. All expressions of interest must be submitted via the Defra Bravo eSourcing portal (https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk), paper and emailed expressions will not be accepted.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5a14580f-c6e3-4bb2-977f-ac2da8097c2c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dacfdadf-e68c-4e24-8ff7-ccaaf3b5d2cb
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79713000 - Guard services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Sep 2018 - 22 Sep 2023 Over 5 years
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
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
Mark Stanley
Contact Email
mark.stanley@environment-agency.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG1 8DQ
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Thames
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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