This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Mar 2023 at 14:15

Tender

05 Jan 2023 at 15:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has completed the award process for the contract titled "ID 4463954 DAERA - GB Identification Seal Checks" in the services main category of security services. This tender was divided into four lots: Lot 1 Cairnryan, Lot 2 Loch Ryan, Lot 3 Birkenhead, and Lot 4 Heysham. The contract involved vehicle/SPS seal checks at GB ports and commenced on 1st April 2023. G4S SECURE SOLUTIONS UK LTD was awarded the contract for all four lots with a value of 2,500,000 GBP each. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the contract was signed on 15th March 2023.

This opportunity in security services procurement by DAERA offers potential growth avenues for businesses. Businesses in the security services industry specializing in investigation and security services, law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process offered opportunities for businesses to showcase their proposed contract management, social value, proposed methodology, and total contract price. The contract includes options for extension and had various award criteria. The Department's procurement process adhered to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, aiming for transparency and fair competition among stakeholders.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

ID 4463954 DAERA - GB Identification Seal Checks

Notice Description

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has a requirement for vehicle/ SPS seal checks at the GB ports of Cairnryan, Loch Ryan, Birkenhead and Heysham within the operating area of the existing ferry operators from 1 April 2023. The services will be provided through four Lots as set out below. One Contractor will be appointed for each Lot. For each Lot, the contract will commence from 1 April 2023 for one year with five options to extend for any period up to, and including, one year each. DAERA is offering the opportunity for Tenderers, by appointment, to attend a site visit at each port on the dates and times stated within the Specification.

Lot Information

Lot 1 Cairnryan

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has a requirement for vehicle/ SPS seal checks at the GB ports of Cairnryan, Loch Ryan, Birkenhead and Heysham within the operating area of the existing ferry operators from 1 April 2023. The services will be provided through four Lots as set out below. One Contractor will be appointed for each Lot. For each Lot, the contract will commence from 1 April 2023 for one year with five options to extend for any period up to, and including, one year each. DAERA is offering the opportunity for Tenderers, by appointment, to attend a site visit at each port on the dates and times stated within the Specification.

Options: There are five options to extend for any period up to, and including, one year each.

Lot 2 Loch Ryan

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has a requirement for vehicle/ SPS seal checks at the GB ports of Cairnryan, Loch Ryan, Birkenhead and Heysham within the operating area of the existing ferry operators from 1 April 2023. The services will be provided through four Lots as set out below. One Contractor will be appointed for each Lot. For each Lot, the contract will commence from 1 April 2023 for one year with five options to extend for any period up to, and including, one year each. DAERA is offering the opportunity for Tenderers, by appointment, to attend a site visit at each port on the dates and times stated within the Specification.

Options: There are five options to extend for any period up to, and including, one year each.

Lot 3 Birkenhead

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has a requirement for vehicle/ SPS seal checks at the GB ports of Cairnryan, Loch Ryan, Birkenhead and Heysham within the operating area of the existing ferry operators from 1 April 2023. The services will be provided through four Lots as set out below. One Contractor will be appointed for each Lot. For each Lot, the contract will commence from 1 April 2023 for one year with five options to extend for any period up to, and including, one year each. DAERA is offering the opportunity for Tenderers, by appointment, to attend a site visit at each port on the dates and times stated within the Specification.

Options: There are five options to extend for any period up to, and including, one year each.

Lot 4 Heysham

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has a requirement for vehicle/ SPS seal checks at the GB ports of Cairnryan, Loch Ryan, Birkenhead and Heysham within the operating area of the existing ferry operators from 1 April 2023. The services will be provided through four Lots as set out below. One Contractor will be appointed for each Lot. For each Lot, the contract will commence from 1 April 2023 for one year with five options to extend for any period up to, and including, one year each. DAERA is offering the opportunity for Tenderers, by appointment, to attend a site visit at each port on the dates and times stated within the Specification.

Options: There are five options to extend for any period up to, and including, one year each.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-039556
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007547-2023
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

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79700000 - Investigation and security services

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Mar 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Mar 20233 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
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LISBURN
Postcode
BT28 3AL
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Lisburn and Castlereagh
Electoral Ward
Wallace Park
Westminster Constituency
Lagan Valley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

G4S SECURE SOLUTIONS UK LTD

Further Information

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