Tender

Contract for 24-hour Security Patrol Services

ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY

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Tender

28 Jun 2021 at 15:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by Robert Gordon University for the "Contract for 24-hour Security Patrol Services," classified under security services. The tender is currently in the open stage and is set to close on 30th July 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 1st September 2021 and will last for a period of twelve months, with the possibility of a one-year extension. Interested suppliers must submit their bids electronically and adhere to specific selection criteria, including insurance requirements and experience levels.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for security firms specialising in comprehensive monitoring services and those that can provide staff suitable for continuous patrols. Businesses with relevant experience in delivering security services, especially those holding gold level accreditation with the National Security Inspectorate or equivalent, would be well-suited to compete. With a contract value of £160,000, this is an excellent chance for companies looking to expand their operations within the education sector in the Aberdeen area.

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Notice Title

Contract for 24-hour Security Patrol Services

Notice Description

The contract requirement is for a full time, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week building external perimeter patrolling security service. The Contract will commence on 1st September 2021 and will operate for twelve months. The University will retain the option to extend the contract by agreement by a maximum of 12 months. This contract will also allow scope for a degree of variation (up to 50% of original contract value), should the University require similar additional monitoring services for other specific areas.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract requirement is for a full time, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week building external perimeter patrolling security service, for the full duration of the contract. The University requires that this service be tendered for based on a single staff member on shift with break periods agreed, provided and covered by RGU operatives. Staff are required to carry out continuous exterior patrols around the perimeter of the building, completing a visual inspection of the building externals and associated walkways and access points. We require patrols to specifically observe and monitor the exterior of the building and areas immediately adjacent to the building. TUPE 2006 Regulations may apply to this Contract. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: One 12-month renewal extension is available

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c103
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014736-2021
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Rod Strachan
Contact Email
r.strachan@rgu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1224262000

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB10 7FY
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Airyhall/Broomhill/Garthdee
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

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