--- title: "Security Services Contract (RFI Stage)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-29877e68-90d4-44b2-8e11-7905e82fbfeb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-29877e68-90d4-44b2-8e11-7905e82fbfeb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-29877e68-90d4-44b2-8e11-7905e82fbfeb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-29877e68-90d4-44b2-8e11-7905e82fbfeb.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY" published: "2024-07-23" --- # Security Services Contract (RFI Stage) Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-29877e68-90d4-44b2-8e11-7905e82fbfeb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-29877e68-90d4-44b2-8e11-7905e82fbfeb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-29877e68-90d4-44b2-8e11-7905e82fbfeb.json) ## Summary The National Physical Laboratory has issued a tender for a Security Services Contract at its Teddington site, categorised under "Security services" (CPV Code: 79710000). The contract requires a 24/7 manned guarding presence with a manned security control room and staffed reception. The procurement process is at the "tender" stage, with the tender period ending on 16th August 2024. The contract value is £5,500,000 GBP, and the contract period runs from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028. The procedure being followed is an "Open procedure (above threshold)", ensuring transparency and competitiveness for interested parties. This tender presents a significant opportunity for security firms, particularly SMEs, to expand their business by securing a long-term contract with a reputable institution. Businesses with fully SIA trained and licensed staff, capable of providing comprehensive security services, would be well-suited for this tender. The contract requires the security contractor to maintain communication devices, ensure staff wear formal corporate uniforms, and manage site access passes. Winning this contract could provide substantial business growth and an opportunity to establish a robust partnership with the National Physical Laboratory. ## Notice The Teddington site requires a 24/7 manned guarding presence with a permanently manned security control room and staffed reception. The Security Contractor shall provide security services at the NPL Teddington site and shall ensure that: - the site is secured at all times. (And provide a response as required at other agreed and designated NPL sites) - all of the Security Contractor's Staff carrying out security services wear agreed formal corporate uniform at all times. - its staff are fully SIA trained and licenced in the safe and proper delivery of all security functions. (Hold the appropriate SIA licence for the tasks undertaken) - at all times ensure access is granted on request by NPL to any security control room(s) operated by the Security Contractor. (on the NPL site) - appropriate and compliant communications devices are in use, as approved by NPL. The Security Contractor shall supply and maintain all mobile communications equipment required for the delivery of the Services. - that all Security Contractor's Staff carry valid Site Access Passes as approved by NPL at all times whilst on site. Additional information: Please ensure that you register on Bravo Solutions to obtain the documents and submit your interest / intention to bid. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69d30a73-f4e7-48d6-a573-a02bc1b31111 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | 16 Aug 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,500,000 | | 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 | NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY | | Locality | TEDDINGTON | | Post town | Twickenham | | Postcode | TW11 0LW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West | | ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames | | Local authority | Richmond upon Thames | | Electoral ward | Teddington | | Westminster constituency | Twickenham | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79710000 - Security services ## Release History - 23 Jul 2024 at 11:08 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69d30a73-f4e7-48d6-a573-a02bc1b31111 - 22 Jul 2024 at 11:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69d30a73-f4e7-48d6-a573-a02bc1b31111 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69d30a73-f4e7-48d6-a573-a02bc1b31111 23rd July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml Location of the RFI can be found on Bravo Solutions ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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