Hire of Temporary Remote Monitored CCTV Systems/Services and Temporary Manned Guarding

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

16 Jun 2026 at 13:50

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council is inviting tenders for the "Hire of Temporary Remote Monitored CCTV Systems/Services and Temporary Manned Guarding." This tender is open under an open procurement method, aimed at providing security services within various construction sites in County Durham. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with the deadline for submission set for 12:00 on 16th July 2026. The inquiry period ends earlier, on 10th July 2026. The Council is seeking services within the industry category of security services, with a contract value set at £200,000 (gross value £240,000). The contract is intended to commence on 9th September 2026 and run through to 8th September 2028, potentially extending up to 2030 subject to performance reviews.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in security services, particularly those with expertise in temporary installations and manned guarding. Small to mid-sized enterprises with robust contract mobilisation, management capabilities, and expertise in CCTV and data handling are well-positioned to compete. With a focus on quality and cost, businesses can leverage this opportunity to establish or expand their service offerings within the public sector in County Durham. The procurement process allows for substantial engagement and could lead to a long-term partnership with Durham County Council, facilitating growth and business development in the security services sector.

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Notice Title

Hire of Temporary Remote Monitored CCTV Systems/Services and Temporary Manned Guarding

Notice Description

The Council has an ongoing requirement for Manned Security Guard Services linked to the Hire of Temporary Remote Monitored CCTV Systems and Temporary Manned Guarding within various construction sites within the boundary of County Durham. The Council's requirements for Manned Security Guard Services linked to the Hire of Temporary Remote Monitored CCTV Systems/Services could vary from one Project to another in terms of the number of Manned Security Guard Services, operational hours required, duration of individual Project(s) and the number of CCTV Systems required. Tender documents can be accessed free of charge by registering on the OPEN Portal at www.open-uk.org

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 1 x 24 month extension subject to performance and requirements review.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b614
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056706-2026
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
Not specified
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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Sep 2026 - 8 Sep 2028 2-3 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
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5WB
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC14 Durham

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate and Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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