Procurement of Manned Security at Whitchurch Hospital

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

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has issued an open procurement process for the provision of 24/7 manned security services at the former Whitchurch Hospital site in Cardiff, United Kingdom (UKL22 region). The tender is active and invites qualified security service providers to submit proposals by the deadline of 2nd July 2026. Enquiries for this procurement can be made until 25th June 2026. The procurement falls under the services category, with a focus on security. The project involves outfitting the vacant and partly derelict estate with ongoing guarding services, addressing issues such as structural hazards, trespassing, and fire risks, and will commence on 3rd August 2026, with an initial contract duration of one year, subject to renewal. The tender reference is VEL-ITT-63100.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities for security firms with experience in managing high-risk environments and compliance with stringent safety standards and legislation. SIA-licensed contractors familiar with derelict architectural sites, capable of providing tactical on-site guarding, incident response, risk monitoring, and reporting would find this tender particularly suitable. The process is tailored to accommodate small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), ensuring an inclusive competition. Interested businesses should be prepared to demonstrate their capacity for continuous service, appropriate staffing, and contingency provisions to align with the NHS Wales' expectations for operational excellence.

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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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ae00
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054082-2026
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
£1
Lots Value
£1
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jul 2026Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

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