Award

T1546 - Provision of a Security Guarding Service

NORTHERN IRELAND HOUSING EXECUTIVE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Jun 2021 at 09:45

Tender

17 Feb 2021 at 15:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Housing Executive is seeking qualified contractors for the provision of a province-wide security guarding service under the title "T1546 - Provision of a Security Guarding Service". The anticipated contract, classified under alarm-monitoring services within the services procurement category, will last for an initial period of 24 months, with an option for extensions up to 36 months. The bidding process is currently in the planning stage, with key deadlines including the bid submission deadline set for 19 March 2021 at 15:00 UTC. The initial contract value is estimated at £3.9 million, highlighting significant investment in the security services sector in the UK.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in security services, key holding, and related fields such as alarm monitoring and surveillance. Companies with experience and a proven track record in providing security solutions, particularly those prepared to meet the quality and cost criteria outlined—where quality is weighted at 40% and cost at 60%—will find themselves well-placed to compete. Interested bidders should ensure they are registered on the etendersni portal and prepared to respond to a competitive selection process.

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Notice Title

T1546 - Provision of a Security Guarding Service

Notice Description

The Housing Executive wishes to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Contractor to provide a province wide security guarding service, a key holding/first responder service and an ad hoc guarding service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Housing Executive wishes to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Contractor to provide a province wide security guarding service, a key holding/first responder service and an ad hoc guarding service. Additional information: The contract will be for an initial 24 month period Initial Contract Period with an option to extend for any period or periods up to and including 36 months. The contract value provided in section II.1.7 in this notice is the value for the maximum Contract Period including all potential extension periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0293e1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012540-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

35121000 - Security equipment

73431000 - Test and evaluation of security equipment

79710000 - Security services

79711000 - Alarm-monitoring services

79713000 - Guard services

79714000 - Surveillance services

79715000 - Patrol services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,900,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,900,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,700,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN IRELAND HOUSING EXECUTIVE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
kateryna.houston@nihe.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 8BP
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN0 Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OCS GROUP

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