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P-3102 Security Support Services - Translink Events

TRANSLINK

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19 Mar 2025 at 11:22

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19 Nov 2024 at 17:10

Summary of the contracting process

Translink, the primary transportation provider in Northern Ireland, has issued an open tender for "P-3102 Security Support Services – Translink Events" within the security services industry. This tender aims to find a security provider for managing crowds and ensuring event security at transport hubs, including rail and bus services, and requires the ability to handle both preplanned and spontaneous events. Located in Northern Ireland (UKN), the contract is valued at £1,750,000 and will cover the period from 14 March 2025 to 31 July 2027, with the possibility of two additional 2-year extensions upon mutual agreement. Interested parties must submit their bids electronically by 20 December 2024, as no other submission methods are accepted.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security services, particularly those capable of managing large crowds and public safety at events. Companies with expertise in event security, crowd management, and those with the operational capacity to deploy staff across various locations will find this tender particularly suited to their abilities. Furthermore, the scope for extending the contract offers additional long-term business potential, making it an attractive proposition for larger security firms looking to establish or expand their presence within the public transport sector. The open procedure ensures a fair competition, providing an equal opportunity for capable businesses to secure this substantial contract.

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Notice Title

P-3102 Security Support Services - Translink Events

Notice Description

Translink has identified a requirement for a security provider to undertake crowd management and event security at transport hubs and halts to deal with people travelling to and from events, under the management of Translink. There will be a requirement to travel on trains and buses in support of Translink Staff where necessary. Appointed service providers must have the capacity to deliver the services at all geographical locations across the network. This includes an overall documented risk assessment and deployment of appropriate risk mitigations to include (but not limited to) staff and physical crowd control measures. These events include rail and bus passenger traffic to and from concerts, parades and sporting events amongst others. Patronage to and from such events ranges from 500 to 7000 additional passengers. The appointed contractor must be capable of providing services at both preplanned and spontaneous events. Your response must be submitted via the relevant call for tender (CfT). No other method of submission will be accepted.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Translink has identified a requirement for a security provider to undertake crowd management and event security at transport hubs and halts to deal with people travelling to and from events, under the management of Translink. There will be a requirement to travel on trains and buses in support of Translink Staff where necessary. Appointed service providers must have the capacity to deliver the services at all geographical locations across the network. This includes an overall documented risk assessment and deployment of appropriate risk mitigations to include (but not limited to) staff and physical crowd control measures. These events include rail and bus passenger traffic to and from concerts, parades and sporting events amongst others. Patronage to and from such events ranges from 500 to 7000 additional passengers. The appointed contractor must be capable of providing services at both preplanned and spontaneous events. Your response must be submitted via the relevant call for tender (CfT). No other method of submission will be accepted.

Options: The contract will commence 14th March 2025, with the initial contract period ending 31st July 2027. The contract may be extended, on agreement of both parties, for two (2) optional extension periods of 2 years each.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04bd0c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010096-2025
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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


CPV Codes

75240000 - Public security, law and order services

75241000 - Public security services

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,750,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,750,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,750,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 202511 months 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
TRANSLINK
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@translink.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 7LX
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
TLN Northern Ireland

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EVENTSEC

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