Tender

Invitation to Tender - Security Services

PORT OF ABERDEEN

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Tender

15 May 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Port of Aberdeen is inviting tenders for the provision of security services at its North Harbour and South Harbour locations in Aberdeen, Scotland. This procurement process is managed as an open procedure, categorised under the 'services' main procurement category. The tender is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 12th June 2026 at 12:00 PM. The contract, valued at £4,000,000, entails a duration of 1,080 days with the possibility of an extension. The procurement is being conducted electronically, and the awarding process will commence on the same day submissions close, showcasing the efficiency of the buying organisation, Port of Aberdeen, which operates as a central purchasing body in this industry category.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in security services, especially those capable of managing large-scale operations in maritime environments. The sizeable contract value and lengthy duration offer substantial potential for business growth. Companies equipped with technical expertise in security provisions for port facilities, particularly those familiar with electronic submission procedures, will find themselves well-positioned to compete. The comprehensive scope and long-term nature of the contract suggest it could particularly suit established firms aiming to expand their portfolios in the public sector security services domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to Tender - Security Services

Notice Description

Provision of security services for Port of Aberdeen, North Harbour and South Harbour

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of security services

Renewal: One year extension may be available

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000832067
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555921
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PORT OF ABERDEEN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB11 5SS
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
George St/Harbour
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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