Planning

Security and Associated Services

DOVER HARBOUR BOARD

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Planning

03 Mar 2025 at 09:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Dover Harbour Board is procuring security and associated services for the Port of Dover estate, which spans approximately 95 hectares across the Eastern and Western Docks, including the seafront and terminals. This procurement falls under the services category within the private utility industry. The process is currently in the planning stage, with a preliminary market engagement notice released on 3rd March 2025, and an engagement deadline on 31st March 2025. The tender title is "Security and Associated Services" and it involves managing access, screening, and general security services. Interested suppliers can express their interest by contacting the provided email or registering on the specified website. Key procurement dates include the contract start and end dates from 5th January 2026 to 5th January 2030, with a possible extension up to 2032.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in security services to expand their portfolio by securing a contract with a major port authority. Companies that offer comprehensive security solutions, including vehicle, person, and baggage screening, and have experience in managing access and egress in restricted areas, would be particularly well-suited to compete. The extended potential duration of up to six years offers a stable and lucrative business opportunity, making it attractive for established security firms looking to enhance their market presence in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Security and Associated Services

Notice Description

This contract opportunity is for the provision of all Security Services to the Port of Dover estate. The estate covers an area of approximately 95 hectares (950,000 m2), with more that 60 (sixty) buildings and structures spread across both the Eastern and Western Docks, including the seafront, cruise terminals and Dover Cargo Terminal West. High level scope of services, covering Ferry, Cruise, Cargo and Marina Operations include: - Managing access and egress to the restricted area - Screening and search (vehicles, persons, goods and passenger baggage) - General security services

Planning Information

If interested in this tender, please email us via:- podtender@portofdover.com You can also register your interest:- https://www.portofdover.com/corporate/suppliers-prospective-suppliers/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e8d6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007608-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 5 Jan 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DOVER HARBOUR BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
suppliersupport@portofdover.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DOVER
Postcode
CT17 9BU
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Dover
Electoral Ward
Town & Castle
Westminster Constituency
Dover and Deal

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