--- title: "Supply of Security Guard Services - Thames Barrier & Associated Sites" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5a14580f-c6e3-4bb2-977f-ac2da8097c2c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5a14580f-c6e3-4bb2-977f-ac2da8097c2c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5a14580f-c6e3-4bb2-977f-ac2da8097c2c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5a14580f-c6e3-4bb2-977f-ac2da8097c2c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2018-06-05" --- # Supply of Security Guard Services - Thames Barrier & Associated Sites Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5a14580f-c6e3-4bb2-977f-ac2da8097c2c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5a14580f-c6e3-4bb2-977f-ac2da8097c2c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5a14580f-c6e3-4bb2-977f-ac2da8097c2c.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, seeking tenders for the "Supply of Security Guard Services - Thames Barrier & Associated Sites." This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically relating to guard services, and is based in Greater London. The tender period is open until 18th June 2018, with the contract expected to start on 22nd September 2018 and run for an initial term of two years, extendable up to three additional years. The procurement is being conducted under the Light Touch Regime, which applies more flexible regulations for social and other specific services. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security services, particularly for those accredited by the Security Industry Authority (SIA) and holding relevant SIA licenses. Businesses that can leverage their capabilities in providing manned guarding and monitoring services across multiple sites could find this contract beneficial. Moreover, firms with ISO accreditation, particularly in the key standards required such as ISO 9001 and BS 7858, will be well-positioned to compete effectively in this procurement process. ## Notice The provision of manned uniformed security guarding services at the Thames Barrier and mobile patrolling of five associated remote flood defence sites in the Greater London area on a 24 hour 365 day a year basis. Duties include controlling site access egress, manning security control room and gate houses, mobile patrolling, responding and monitoring CCTV, intruder and fire alarm systems. The contract term is an initial period of 2 years with options to extend by a further 3 years [2+1+1+1] subject to satisfactory performance and at the discretion of the Agency. The Agency envisages that the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) will apply to this contract. All applicants must be a member of the Security Industry Authority (SIA) Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS). All individuals provided must hold a relevant SIA licence and must have UK Government Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) clearance. All applicants must be accredited to ISO 9001:2008 (and working towards ISO 9001:2015), BS 7858:2012, BS 7499:2013 and NSI NACOSS Guarding Gold scheme (or equivalent). This procurement process is being conducted under the 'Light Touch Regime', governing 'Social ands Other Specific Services' as detailed in the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (the Regulations) which are not subject to the full requirements of the Regulations, but is instead governed by the Light Touch Regime contained within Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Regulations (Regulations 74 to 77). Notwithstanding publication of the contract notice, the Environment Agency will not be bound to follow any particular award procedure, however the principles of fairness, equal treatment and transparency will be applied. All expressions of interest must be submitted via the Defra Bravo eSourcing portal (https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk), paper and emailed expressions will not be accepted. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dacfdadf-e68c-4e24-8ff7-ccaaf3b5d2cb | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Jun 2018 | | Submission deadline | 18 Jun 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 21 Sep 2018 - 22 Sep 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000,000 | | 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL | | Locality | READING | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG1 8DQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West | | Local authority | Reading | | Electoral ward | Thames | | Westminster constituency | Reading Central | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79713000 - Guard services ## Release History - 5 Jun 2018 at 14:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dacfdadf-e68c-4e24-8ff7-ccaaf3b5d2cb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dacfdadf-e68c-4e24-8ff7-ccaaf3b5d2cb 5th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk Link to eSourcing Portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5a14580f-c6e3-4bb2-977f-ac2da8097c2c. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5a14580f-c6e3-4bb2-977f-ac2da8097c2c.json.