Tender

DoJ NICTS - Provision of Security and Ancillary Services 2026

NORTHERN IRELAND COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE (NICTS)

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Tender

03 Jun 2026 at 13:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service (NICTS) is currently in the tender stage for the provision of security and ancillary services, a project being managed by the Construction and Procurement Delivery (CPD) division. This open procurement process invites suppliers to bid for a contract that will service 23 NICTS estate locations throughout Northern Ireland. The tender, titled "DoJ NICTS – Provision of Security and Ancillary Services 2026", encompasses a range of services including security, alarm-monitoring, and facilities management. The procurement process, classified under services within the public authority central government framework, follows the legal basis set by the UKPGA 2023/54. Key deadlines include an enquiry period ending on 8th July 2026, a submission deadline on 17th July 2026, and an expected award date of 1st October 2026. The contract term will commence on 1st April 2027, with an initial period extending to 31st March 2030, and a possible renewal of up to four years.

This tender represents a substantial business opportunity, offering an estimated contract value of up to £102,000,000. The contract's scope and financial magnitude make it particularly appealing to businesses specialising in security, facilities management, and office support services. Companies equipped with strong implementation planning, governance, and operational capability are well-positioned to compete, as the procurement entails a comprehensive set of criteria emphasising quality management and operational preparedness. This opportunity is perfect for enterprises looking to expand their portfolio in the security and administrative management sectors, offering prospects for sustained business growth over the contract duration. The open procedure also ensures a fair and competitive bidding environment, encouraging participation from a wide array of potential suppliers aiming to gain a foothold in Northern Ireland’s public service sector.

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Notice Title

DoJ NICTS - Provision of Security and Ancillary Services 2026

Notice Description

Construction and Procurement Delivery (CPD), on behalf of the Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service (NICTS) - 'the Client', is seeking to establish a Contract for the provision of Security and Ancillary Services at 23 NICTS estate locations throughout Northern Ireland. Tenderers should refer to the Specification Schedule and Annexes for full detail on the requirements of this contract. Neither CPD nor the Client can provide any guarantee as to the level of business under this contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: One optional extension period of up to four (4) years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aca3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052430-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

35121000 - Security equipment

64122000 - Internal office mail and messenger services

75231100 - Law-courts-related administrative services

79500000 - Office-support services

79710000 - Security services

79711000 - Alarm-monitoring services

79713000 - Guard services

79714000 - Surveillance services

79715000 - Patrol services

79992000 - Reception services

79993100 - Facilities management services

98341120 - Portering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£102,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£102,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN IRELAND COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE (NICTS)
Additional Buyers

CPD - SUPPLIES & SERVICES DIVISION

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 3LA
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
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

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