Tender

P1171 - Provision of a Specialist Security Service

NORTHERN IRELAND HOUSING EXECUTIVE

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Tender

14 Apr 2026 at 11:11

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Housing Executive is seeking tenders for a specialist security service under the title P1171. This procurement process falls within the category of business services, particularly focused on investigation and security services. The tender, with an estimated value of £120,000, involves a selective procurement method via a competitive flexible procedure. Interested parties should be aware of the key dates: the enquiry period concludes on 29 April 2026, and tender submissions are accepted until 11 May 2026. The contract period spans from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2029, with possible renewals. This initiative, governed by Northern Irish devolved regulations, offers substantial business opportunities in Belfast, UK.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in security services, consulting, or those offering complementary solutions in the law, marketing, and recruitment sectors. Firms with expertise in delivering high-quality and cost-effective security services are encouraged to apply, as the award criteria weigh quality at 60 percent and cost at 40 percent. Participation in this tender could enhance visibility in the governmental sector and reinforce relationships with public authorities. Engagement in this process may also provide insights into working within the framework of Northern Ireland's central government regulations, thereby positioning businesses for further contracts in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P1171 - Provision of a Specialist Security Service

Notice Description

Tenders are invited for the provision of a specialist security service as described in the Specification and in accordance with the Housing Executive's Conditions of Contract included with the Tender Documentation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Please refer to the P1171 - Commercial Conditions of Contract for Services Contracts

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0681d8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033700-2026
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

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79700000 - Investigation and security services

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 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
NORTHERN IRELAND HOUSING EXECUTIVE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 8BP
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Further Information

Notice Documents

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