Planning

Specialist Security Services

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

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Planning

23 Sep 2021 at 21:45

Summary of the contracting process

The National Highways organisation is currently in the planning stage of procuring Specialist Security Services, primarily for the Lower Thames Crossing Programme and potentially for other projects. The estimated value of this procurement is £90 million. A supplier event is scheduled for 6 October 2021, providing prospective suppliers an opportunity to gain insights into the procurement needs and expectations. Interested parties should register by contacting LTCProcurement@highwaysengland.co.uk no later than 17:00 on 4 October 2021.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in security services, including those offering mobile patrolling, surveillance, and investigative services. Companies that can legally and effectively manage security threats and provide comprehensive security solutions would be particularly well-suited to participate. Engaging in this tender could facilitate growth and establish partnerships within the extensive National Highways projects, contributing to the UK's largest road investment programme in generations.

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Notice Title

Specialist Security Services

Notice Description

National Highways requires Specialist Security Services (SSS) primarily for the Lower Thames Crossing Programme and potentially for other National Highways projects. The Lower Thames Crossing is part of the biggest investment in the UK roads for a generation. It consists of a proposed new All Purpose Trunk Road connecting the A2/M2 in Kent, crossing under the Thames through a twin-bored tunnel before joining the M25 south of Junction 29. The Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) Programme requires a Specialist Security Services provider to provide specialist security services comprising 3 key functions: 1. Provide legally, ethically and proportionally obtained information of potential threats to the project 2. Provide mobile patrolling of clients land and properties 3. Where required, on instructions of the client, legally safely and effectively mitigate trespasser actions and or remove, trespassers from the client's land and property How the lots are structured across the Contracting Authority projects and specific requirements will be decided after feedback from the proposed supplier event.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) Programme requires a Specialist Security Services provider to provide specialist security services comprising 3 key functions: 1. Provide legally, ethically and proportionally obtained information of potential threats to the project 2. Provide mobile patrolling of clients land and properties 3. Where required, on instructions of the client, legally safely and effectively mitigate trespasser actions and or remove, trespassers from the client's land and property Additional information: A virtual supplier event will be held on Wednesday 6th October 2021. Interested suppliers are requested to contact LTCProcurement@highwaysengland.co.uk by no later than 17:00 on Monday 4 October to confirm interest in this opportunity and event attendance. This Prior Information Notice (PIN) does not constitute any commitment by National Highways to undertake any public procurement exercise.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e43e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023755-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

79700000 - Investigation and security services

79710000 - Security services

79713000 - Guard services

79714000 - Surveillance services

79714100 - Tracing system services

79720000 - Investigation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Nov 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ltcprocurement@highwaysengland.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 07784004631

Buyer Location

Locality
GUILDFORD
Postcode
GU1 4LZ
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex, TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Guildford
Electoral Ward
Stoke
Westminster Constituency
Guildford

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