Award

Facilities Management - Security and Cleaning

ASSOCIATED BRITISH PORTS

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

04 Nov 2025 at 13:08

Award

03 Nov 2025 at 13:09

TenderUpdate

23 May 2025 at 13:01

Tender

31 Jan 2025 at 15:06

Summary of the contracting process

Associated British Ports has tendered a contract for "Facilities Management - Security and Cleaning", covering services such as security, office cleaning, and pest control across various UK locations. These services are categorised under building and facilities management with a CPV code of 79993000. The procurement process involves a negotiated procedure with prior competition and has been amended from the initial competitive dialogue approach. The process has evolved through several stages, culminating in active contract awards as of 31st October 2025, with services commencing in November 2025. The value of this procurement stands at £45 million, and it includes five lots, each tailored to specific regional needs, such as Southampton, Humber, East Anglia, Barrow, and South Wales.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in building facilities and security services to expand their market presence across the UK. With a sizeable budget and a broad geographic scope, businesses providing security, cleaning, or pest control services can competitively bid for these lots. Suitable candidates would likely be those with proven capabilities in handling sizeable multi-location contracts, robust compliance with service standards, and the ability to offer innovative solutions for contract fulfilment. The structured lots allow companies to focus on specific regions, providing flexibility and potential for tailored service offerings.

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Notice Title

Facilities Management - Security and Cleaning

Notice Description

Associated British Ports are tendering for Security, Office Cleaning and pest control across the group. These elements are split into lots as can be found in the PQQ documents.Contract start November 2025.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Office, Terminal Cleaning, Landscaping & Pest Control Southampton

Lot 1 - Office, Terminal Cleaning, Landscaping & Pest Control Southampton

Renewal: 3 year + 2 year term

Lot 2 - Office Cleaning & Pest Control Humber

Office Cleaning & Pest Control Humber

Renewal: 3 year + 2 year term

Lot 3 - Office Cleaning & Pest Control East Anglia & Barrow

Office Cleaning & Pest Control East Anglia & Barrow

Renewal: 3 year + 2 year term

Lot 4 - Office Cleaning & Pest Control South Wales

Office Cleaning & Pest Control South Wales

Renewal: 3 year + 2 year term

Lot 5 - Groupwide Security Guarding

Groupwide Security Guarding

Renewal: 3 year + 2 year term

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04daad
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070833-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialogue
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

79993000 - Building and facilities management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 1 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
5 year time

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASSOCIATED BRITISH PORTS
Additional Buyers

EUROPEAN UNION

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@abports.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC2E 9ES
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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