Planning

Provision of Security Guarding Services at NPL

NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

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Planning

22 May 2026 at 14:51

Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL), located in Teddington, United Kingdom, is planning to procure security guarding services, as detailed in their recent pipeline notice. This process is in the planning stage, with a procurement title "Provision of Security Guarding Services at NPL," and it falls under the services category with special emphasis on security services (CPV: 79710000). Scheduled to commence on 1st April 2027, the contract will extend until 31st March 2032. A future notice is expected by 3rd August 2026. The contract requires skilled personnel for manned guarding, access control, patrols, and incident response, highlighting an intended procurement value of up to £12 million gross.

This tender offers significant business growth potential, particularly for companies specialising in security services. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the suitability for such organisations outlined in the tender planning. Businesses with expertise in providing trained and licensed security personnel and a track record of compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards would find this opportunity appealing. The substantial contract value indicates a lucrative engagement for businesses capable of managing high-quality security operations across the NPL estate.

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Notice Title

Provision of Security Guarding Services at NPL

Notice Description

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) intends to procure a contract for the provision of security guarding services across its estate. The services will include, but are not limited to, manned guarding, access control, patrols, incident response, and support for site safety and security operations. The contract will require the supplier to provide trained and licensed personnel, supervision, and management necessary to deliver a high-quality, compliant security service aligned to health, safety, and regulatory standards.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a1f7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048159-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Aug 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TEDDINGTON
Postcode
TW11 0LW
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Teddington
Westminster Constituency
Twickenham

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