Award

Port security services contract

POOLE HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Feb 2025 at 14:20

Tender

20 Dec 2024 at 17:06

Summary of the contracting process

Poole Harbour Commissioners is soliciting tenders for a Port Security Services Contract aimed at enhancing security at Poole Harbour and the Port of Poole. This tender falls under the services category, specifically classified as security services (CPV ID: 79710000). Located in Poole, Dorset (postcode BH15 4AF), the contract encompasses activities such as providing security guards, operating the weighbridge and CCTV equipment, conducting patrols, searches, and responding to security incidents. The procurement stage is currently active, with the tender period closing on 20 January 2025. Interested suppliers are required to submit their tenders electronically via email.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the security industry, particularly those specialising in alarm-monitoring, guard, surveillance, and patrol services (CPV classifications: 79711000, 79713000, 79714000, and 79715000). Companies with experience in managing comprehensive security operations for large facilities could particularly benefit. The contract's value is estimated at £2.5 million, spanning a period of five years, offering stability and a substantial income stream for successful bidders. With Poole Harbour Commissioners as the buying organisation, firms can also expect to build long-term professional relationships and a strong portfolio in port-related security services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Port security services contract

Notice Description

Poole Harbour Commissioners is seeking to awarda Services Contract for security services at PooleHarbour and the Port of Poole. The services will include (without limitation) the provision of security guards at the main gate and passenger terminal,operation of the weighbridge, operation of CCTV equipment, patrols, searches and responding to security incidents. The contract will be for a maximum period of five (5) years. IMPORTANT NOTICE Tenders must be submitted electronically via email to phctenders@ashfords.co.uk.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Poole Harbour Commissioners is seeking to award a Services Contract for security services at Poole Harbour and the Port of Poole. The services will include (without limitation) the provision of security guards at the main gate and passenger terminal, operation of the weighbridge, operation of CCTV equipment, patrols, searches and responding to security incidents. The contract will be for a maximum period of five (5) years. IMPORTANT NOTICE Tenders must be submitted electronically via email to phctenders@ashfords.co.uk. Poole Harbour Commissioners is seeking to award a Services Contract for security services at Poole Harbour and the Port of Poole. The services will include (without limitation) the provision of security guards at the main gate and passenger terminal, operation of the weighbridge, operation of CCTV equipment, patrols, searches and responding to security incidents. The contract will be for a maximum period of five (5) years. IMPORTANT MESSAGE: Interested parties are able to access the ITT documentation by emailing phctenders@ashfords.co.uk , where they will begiven a username and password to access the online data room (the "Data Room"). Interested parties should submit the Expression of Interest Form located on the Data Room at their earliest convenience to phctenders@ashfords.co.uk indicating whether they intend to submit a Tender for Services. Following receipt of the Expression of Interest Form, Bidders will be able to receive communications via email in regards to this procurement, including communications notifying them when PHC uploads any responses to clarifications and additional documents to the Data Room; and access to anonymised TUPE data in relation to the Services. Further details of PHC's requirements are set out in the Invitation to Tender Document. The contracts entered into as a result of this contract notice shall be subject to English law and the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts. Poole Harbour Commissioners (PHC) reserve the right not to enter into any contract or award any contract as a result of this contract notice and to vary or change or not to proceed with this competition at any stage of the procurement process. PHC shall not be responsible for any costs incurred by any potential bidder responding to this contract notice. PHC reserves the right to require potential bidders to enter into a parent company guarantee and/or performance bond.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04cc64
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005604-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

79710000 - Security services

79711000 - Alarm-monitoring services

79713000 - Guard services

79714000 - Surveillance services

79715000 - Patrol services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POOLE HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS
Contact Name
David Laut
Contact Email
tender@phc.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1202402593

Buyer Location

Locality
POOLE
Postcode
BH15 4AF
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
TLK2 Dorset and Somerset

Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Hamworthy
Westminster Constituency
Poole

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