Tender

Security Systems and Manpower Services

MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY

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Tender

23 Jan 2026 at 11:11

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Middlesex University, a public authority under central government located in London, is seeking a single service provider for its Security Systems and Manpower Services. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with a selective method under a competitive flexible procedure. The tender was announced on 23 January 2026. Interested suppliers must submit expressions of interest by 23 February 2026, and enquiries can be submitted until 16 February 2026. The scope of services includes surveillance, security systems, equipment, and related maintenance services. The estimated contract value is £800,000 to £960,000 GBP, and the contract period is set from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2029, with two optional one-year extensions.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in security services and equipment to establish a contract with a reputable educational institution. Companies that can offer comprehensive solutions in surveillance systems and manpower services are well-suited to compete. The flexible competitive procedure opens the field to diverse businesses capable of adapting to the university’s needs. With a sizeable budget and a potential extension, this contract can significantly contribute to a firm's growth and credibility within the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Security Systems and Manpower Services

Notice Description

The University is looking to work with a single service provider that will take full responsibility, under guidance/direction from the University, these services will include but not be limited to Security Services and Security Systems

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060d1d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006100-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

50 - Repair and maintenance services

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

CPV Codes

35120000 - Surveillance and security systems and devices

35121000 - Security equipment

50610000 - Repair and maintenance services of security equipment

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 20266 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
upohelp@mdx.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW4 4BT
Post Town
North West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI71 Barnet
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Barnet
Electoral Ward
Hendon
Westminster Constituency
Hendon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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