Planning

Security Service - National Coal Museum, Big Pit, Blaenavon

AMGUEDDFA CYMRU - NATIONAL MUSEUM WALES

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Planning

03 Mar 2026 at 09:14

S2W Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum Wales is in the planning stage for a security service contract at the National Coal Museum, Big Pit, Blaenavon. Located in Cardiff, the museum seeks expressions of interest for out-of-hours security patrol services. The procurement process initiated as a tender, with the industry category focused on services, specifically security services. Interested parties are encouraged to register and obtain further details through Sell2Wales, with express interest being the current requirement. The expression of interest phase allows the museum to gauge potential suppliers before proceeding to the formal tender stage.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in security and guard services, offering a chance to partner with a national institution. Companies providing reliable and professional security services are ideally positioned to benefit from this contract, which not only enhances visibility within the cultural sector but also strengthens connections with governmental bodies. As the procurement is still in the planning phase, there is ample opportunity for service providers to align their offerings with the requirements set forth by Amgueddfa Cymru and potentially secure a long-term partnership.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Security Service - National Coal Museum, Big Pit, Blaenavon

Notice Description

Out of hours security patrol service at National Coal Museum, Big Pit, BlaenavonNOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=162285.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-162285
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=162285
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Prior Information 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

79713000 - Guard services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AMGUEDDFA CYMRU - NATIONAL MUSEUM WALES
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NP
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Further Information

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