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Tender

30 Jul 2026 at 14:19

Summary of the contracting process

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process seeking an experienced and accredited facility management company for the provision of security services. The contract titled "Facility Management Security Service" falls under the industry category of public security and security services and encompasses locations within the UK, particularly Ebbw Vale. This opportunity, valued at a gross amount of £1.5 million, aims to service multi-storey car parks, public areas, an energy centre, and a cableway with manned security, keyholding, alarm response services, and mobile patrol services. The tender closes on 28th August 2026 at 12:00 noon, and the service is expected to commence on 1st November 2026 for an initial three-year term, with options to extend based on performance and demand.

This open procurement procedure presents a significant opportunity for security firms capable of providing comprehensive facility management services. Ideal candidates include businesses with a proven track record in manned security operations, mobile patrols, and compliance with British Standards BS7499 and BS7984. SMEs are encouraged to participate, potentially expanding their portfolio and securing long-term engagements with a public authority. Interested businesses must register and submit their tenders electronically via the Etenderwales portal and ensure compliance with the detailed technical and commercial criteria outlined in the tender documentation.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Facility Management Security Service

Notice Description

Blaenau Gwent CBC are looking to appoint an experienced accredited company to provide a facility management team to assist in the: * Daily running of multi storey car parks, public areas, an energy centre and a cableway. * Provision of Manned Security Services (permanent and temporary basis as defined by the British Standard BS7499), Keyholding and Alarm Response services (as defined by the British Standard BS7984) and Mobile Patrol Services at Silent Valley Waste Services. The service is to commence on 1st November 2026 for a period of three (3) years with the option to extend for a further period of one (1) year plus one year (1). The extension will be dependent on performance of the service provider; demand of the service; Local Authority priorities etc.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The option to extend for a further period of one (1) year plus one year (1).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d7df
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072288-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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


CPV Codes

75241000 - Public security services

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2029 3-4 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
BLAENAU GWENT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EBBW VALE
Postcode
NP23 6DN
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL53 Gwent Valleys
Delivery Location
TLL16 Gwent Valleys

Local Authority
Blaenau Gwent
Electoral Ward
Ebbw Vale South
Westminster Constituency
Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney

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