Tender

Braintree Security Service

CELL & GENE THERAPY CATAPULT

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Tender

19 Mar 2026 at 15:13

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cell & Gene Therapy Catapult, a public undertaking located in London, is seeking a supplier for a security service contract at its site in Warner Drive, Braintree. This tender is titled "Braintree Security Service" and falls under the public security services industry category. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with key dates including the tender period ending on 14 April 2026, and the enquiry period closing on 31 March 2026. The security service contract involves providing security cover 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, with personnel requirements specified for both day and night shifts. The estimated contract value is £200,000 and will span a 12-month period starting from 1 June 2026.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in security services, particularly those capable of delivering consistent and reliable service throughout the year. With an open procurement method, the tender welcomes competition from a variety of enterprises, including SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises. The award criteria emphasise both price and quality, allowing businesses that can demonstrate high standards while remaining cost-effective to excel in this bidding process. Given the nature and scope of the contract, firms with experience in providing comprehensive security solutions to public sector entities would be well-positioned to leverage this opportunity for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Braintree Security Service

Notice Description

This exercise is to seek a supplier for a Security Service contract for our site in Warner Drive, Braintree CM72YW to provide security cover 7am to 7pm and from 7pm to 7am, 365 days per year. We envisage that only one personnel would be required during the day shift and two personnel required for the night shift. The contract will be for a 12-month period. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Public-security-services./29JJ24XA4R To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/29JJ24XA4R

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066f46
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025314-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

75241000 - Public security services

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 1 Jun 2027 1-2 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
CELL & GENE THERAPY CATAPULT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9RT
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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