Thames Barrier Security and Surveillance Services25-30

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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Award

19 Jun 2026 at 09:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has completed the procurement process for the "Thames Barrier Security and Surveillance Services25-30" contract. This public authority, part of the central government, is based in London, UK, and has utilised a direct procurement method without competition, as it falls below the threshold. The contract was awarded to BT PLC on 31st July 2025 and commences on 20th June 2026, running until 31st July 2030. The main industry category covered by this tender is services, specifically focusing on surveillance and security systems and devices.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in providing high-quality security and surveillance services. With an industry-specific focus, companies with expertise in surveillance systems and security solutions can significantly benefit from similar opportunities in future bids. Large businesses with established reputations, like BT PLC, are well-positioned to deliver these kinds of services, suggesting that similar companies with robust infrastructure and service capabilities could also compete effectively in this sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Thames Barrier Security and Surveillance Services25-30

Notice Description

Notice of award of contract for Thames Barrier Security and Surveillance 25-30

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b8c6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057915-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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


CPV Codes

35120000 - Surveillance and security systems and devices

79714000 - Surveillance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£113,044 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 202510 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Further Information

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