--- title: "GSV1605-Physical Security Testing" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-21644f1a-1160-4f88-b34e-e505b7666517" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-21644f1a-1160-4f88-b34e-e505b7666517" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-21644f1a-1160-4f88-b34e-e505b7666517.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-21644f1a-1160-4f88-b34e-e505b7666517.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "PARLIAMENT UK" published: "2017-05-30" --- # GSV1605-Physical Security Testing Buyer: PARLIAMENT UK Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-21644f1a-1160-4f88-b34e-e505b7666517 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-21644f1a-1160-4f88-b34e-e505b7666517) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-21644f1a-1160-4f88-b34e-e505b7666517.json) ## Summary The Parliament UK is seeking a contractor for the tender titled "GSV1605-Physical Security Testing," aimed at the technical testing services industry. This procurement is currently at the tender stage, which commenced with the publication date on 30th May 2017 and has a submission deadline set for 12:00 noon UK time on 26th June 2017. The contract is set to begin on 1st August 2017 and will run until 31st July 2022, with a total estimated value of £175,000. The services will be delivered at specified locations in London, with the postal code SW1A 0AA. This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialised in security testing, particularly those capable of conducting covert operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in technical testing services may find this contract aligns well with their capabilities. Additionally, the requirement for monthly performance reports and recommendations on best practices could attract businesses adept in continuous improvement methodologies and innovative testing techniques, offering a pathway to business growth in a government context. ## Notice The Corporate Officers of the House of Lords and the House of Commons (the Authority) require a Contractor to undertake covert physical security testing utilising a variety of prohibited items (as agreed with the Parliamentary authorities) at the designated search points. The Contractor will also be expected to provide recommendations on industry best-practice and emerging processes and techniques and provide monthly performance reports utilising the data captured and recommended improvements to processes. The Authority requires up to 22 covert tests per calendar month delivered across three or four occasions. Suppliers are required to download the Non-Disclosure Deed (NDD) from the portal before accessing the tender documents. The NDD must be submitted as a correspondence and a declaration must also be submitted, stating that the NDD has not been modified. Access to the tender documents will not be granted until the signed NDD has been received. Additional information: The ITT documentation will be accessible at the Houses of Parliament's e-procurement portal: http://in-tendhost.co.uk/parliamentuk. Tender submissions must be uploaded to the e-procurement portal; electronic responses submitted via e-mail are not acceptable. To access these documents select the tender reference GSV1605 in the 'current tenders' list, click on the 'view tender details' and express interest by clicking on the button provided. You will need to register your company details, thereafter you will be issued with a username and password. If you have previously registered with In-Tend, please follow the link shown which will redirect you to the home page where you can log on using your existing username and password to collect the tender documents. If you have registered and forgotten your username and password, click on the 'forgotten password' link on the In-Tend homepage. Please keep this username and password secure and do not pass it to any third parties. If you are experiencing problems, please contact the PPCS Business Support team via email: ppcs@parliament.uk or call +44 (0)207 219 1600 for further assistance. You are advised to allow sufficient time when responding to this ITT, and for the full uploading of documents, prior to the closing date of 12.00 noon UK time on Monday 26th of June 2017. Late tenders will not be accepted. If you are uploading multiple documents you will have to individually load one document at a time or you can opt to zip all the documents in an application such as WinZip or WinRAR. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ad51704-1a6f-4004-a46d-0816c65163fb | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 May 2017 | | Submission deadline | 26 Jun 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2017 - 31 Jul 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £175,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | PARLIAMENT UK | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1A 0AA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71632000 - Technical testing services ## Release History - 30 May 2017 at 08:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ad51704-1a6f-4004-a46d-0816c65163fb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ad51704-1a6f-4004-a46d-0816c65163fb 30th May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/parliamentuk/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://in-tendhost.co.uk/parliamentuk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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