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Planning

29 Jun 2026 at 13:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "NBC Programme Security Support Services." This procurement process falls under the services category, specifically focusing on security services, and is intended to support the National Biosecurity Centre Programme primarily in the UK. With a planned procurement value of £300,000, the procurement method involves utilisation of the Government Commercial Agreement's Facilities Management and Workplace Services Framework (RM6264) to identify suitable suppliers. Interested parties should note the upcoming future notice date of 20th July 2026, which indicates when further details and expressions of interest will be released. The engagement will ensure architectural and engineering designs meet comprehensive security, regulatory, and programme standards.

This tender offers robust opportunities for businesses specialising in security advisory roles, particularly those providing additional security services within animal facilities or laboratory environments. Organisations that possess expertise in Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Government Soft Landings (GSL) will be well-equipped to compete, especially if they are part of the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) under the specified framework. Businesses that align with these capabilities and have registered through the UK Government's Supplier Registration Service can anticipate significant business growth by contributing expert assurance, compliance, and governance support to a crucial national programme.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

NBC Programme Security Support Services

Notice Description

The specialist support services will be primarily during RIBA Stage 4 Assurance Reviews for the National Biosecurity Centre Programme, ensuring that detailed architectural and engineering designs produced meet all security, regulatory, and programme requirements. This includes participation in End Stage Reviews and targeted assistance across design assurance, compliance, and project governance activities.<br/>Key areas of support include:<br/>* Design Assurance<br/>* Standards & Regulatory Compliance<br/>* Change Control<br/>* Information Management & BIM<br/>* Tendering & Project Planning<br/>* Security Reviews & Audits<br/>* Contractual Security Assurance<br/>* Programme Support

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Security Support Services shall be a security advisory role, utilised at key stages of the National Biosecurity Centre programme (NBC).
The anticipated route to market fs is via the GCA's Facilities Management and Workplace Services Framework (RM6264). The DPS filtering tool will be used to narrow the relevant DPS supplier, who will be sent the opportunity and the ability to tender for this requirement. Only suppliers on the DPS at the time of tender release shall have the opportunity to tender.
The RM6264 filtering will be used to identify suitable suppliers aligned to the requirements, these DPS filters are likely to be:
Service Category: Additional Security Services
Specialist Capabilities:
Building Information Modelling (BIM)
Government Soft Landings (GSL)
Facility Type: Animal Facilities / Laboratory environments

To join the RM6264 Facilities Management and Workplace Services framework, suppliers must apply through the UK Government's Supplier Registration Service. https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps/RM6264?nav=0. Additional information: For further information and full EOI, please contact Jodie Griffiths at NBCPCommercial@defra.gov.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bf36
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060814-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Jul 20263 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

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