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Market Engagement - Terminal Security Operations Services at Doncaster Sheffield Airport

CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

13 Jul 2026 at 14:38

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

13 Jul 2026 at 10:13

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Doncaster Council is seeking to gather information for potential future procurement related to Terminal Security Operations Services at Doncaster Sheffield Airport. This initiative is currently in the planning stage, with a focus on the aviation industry sector located in Doncaster, United Kingdom. The preliminary market engagement is scheduled with a milestone date of 30th July 2026. The planning stage aims to explore the capabilities and availability of security service providers within regulated airport environments. A market engagement notice was published on 13th July 2026. The planned procurement process aims to address security service needs, ensuring alignment with aviation security regulations and operational requirements.

This engagement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in airport security, particularly those with established expertise in regulated environments. Organisations capable of providing comprehensive security services, with skilled personnel experienced in aviation security, will find this an attractive opportunity to exhibit their capabilities. This process can lead to business growth as it paves the way for potential future outsourcing of security services at the airport. Companies that excel in areas such as incident management, patrol services, access control, and collaboration with airport stakeholders are particularly well-suited to engage in this market discovery exercise. SMEs and VCSEs are also considered suitable for participation, providing a broad spectrum of business opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market Engagement - Terminal Security Operations Services at Doncaster Sheffield Airport

Notice Description

Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) is undertaking a market discovery exercise to better understand the availability and capability of security providers within the aviation sector. As part of this exercise, we invite expressions of interest from organisations with proven experience in delivering airport terminal security services. It is important to note that this is not a tender process, procurement exercise, or commitment to outsource security services. The purpose of this engagement is solely to gather information and assess market capability to help determine whether outsourcing terminal security provision may be a suitable option for DSA in the future. DSA is particularly interested in understanding the capability of providers who can demonstrate: Proven experience in delivering security services within regulated airport environments. A workforce comprised of personnel with established aviation security backgrounds. Knowledge of aviation security regulations, airport operations, and compliance requirements. Experience in access control, patrols, incident management, customer service, and terminal security operations. The ability to work collaboratively with airport stakeholders, airlines, handling agents, and regulatory authorities. A key requirement is that all personnel proposed for deployment must have demonstrable aviation security experience, ensuring an understanding of the unique operational and security demands of the airport environment. Interested organisations are invited to provide details of their aviation security experience, relevant airport contracts, operational capabilities, and personnel profiles to assist DSA in evaluating potential future options. We welcome the opportunity to engage with experienced aviation security providers and learn more about the services and expertise available within the market.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=107312&TID=100112399&B=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c954
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065718-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

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

CPV Codes

63730000 - Support services for air transport

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£173,100 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2027 - 31 Jul 2030 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

FLYDONCASTER LIMITED

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DONCASTER
Postcode
DN1 3BU
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE35 Doncaster
Delivery Location
TLE31 Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham
Local Authority
Doncaster
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Doncaster Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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