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Procurement of Manned Security at Whitchurch Hospital

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

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04 Jun 2026 at 15:19

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is initiating a tender process for the procurement of 24/7 manned security services at Whitchurch Hospital, located in Cardiff, UK. This tender is classified under the services category and is open for competition below the government threshold. The procurement method is an open competition under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54. The tender period ends on 2nd July 2026, with the contract expected to commence on 3rd August 2026 and potentially extend to 2028, subject to renewal terms. The contract requires a continuous onsite guarding presence in a potentially hazardous environment, demanding compliance with various British Standards, including BS7499 and BS7858.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses with expertise in providing manned security services, particularly those accustomed to managing high-risk, vacant, and structurally challenging environments. Suitable businesses should possess the capability to deliver comprehensive security solutions, including patrols, incident response, and risk monitoring. Furthermore, firms should demonstrate compliance with all legal and insurance requirements, maintain adequately trained and SIA-licensed staff, and provide innovations that align with cost, technical excellence, and social value expectations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, offering the potential to enter or expand within the public sector security services market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement of Manned Security at Whitchurch Hospital

Notice Description

Velindre University NHS Trust (the "Trust") is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to provide 24/7 manned security services at the former Whitchurch Hospital site. The site comprises a large, vacant and partially derelict estate, with limited lighting and infrastructure, requiring a continuous and professional security presence to ensure the protection of assets, prevention of unauthorised access, and management of health and safety risks. The successful contractor will be responsible for delivering a fully managed security service, including (but not limited to): - Continuous onsite guarding (minimum of two SIA-licensed operatives at all times). - Routine patrols across buildings, perimeter fencing, and external areas - Detection, reporting and escalation of incidents - Response to CCTV activations and alarm notifications - Monitoring risks such as trespass, vandalism, fire and structural hazards - Maintaining detailed patrol logs, incident reports, and KPI performance data - Provision of staffing, welfare facilities, equipment and PPE Given the nature of the estate, contractors must demonstrate experience of working within high-risk, potentially hazardous environments, including those with structural deterioration and possible asbestos-containing materials, and ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and industry standards.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 12 Months on a 6 monthly basis

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ae00
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053006-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

50600000 - Repair and maintenance services of security and defence materials

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
2 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 2027 6-12 months
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
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 3UZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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