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title: "PQQ Civilian Guard Force"
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# PQQ Civilian Guard Force

Buyer: SELLAFIELD LTD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7011376a-3969-4ced-97d2-04bc2cbd8f48

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "PQQ Civilian Guard Force" is being conducted by Sellafield Ltd, which is located in Seascale, England. This tender falls within the services sector, specifically classified under guard services (CPV code: 79713000). The procurement method is selective, utilizing a restricted procedure. The tender period is open until 14th February 2018, and the contract is expected to commence on 14th November 2018, lasting for an initial five years, with a possible extension up to seven years. The minimum value of the contract is estimated at £70 million, rising to a total projected value of £90 million over its duration.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security services, particularly those with experience in high-security environments and regulatory compliance. Companies that can provide motivated, professional security personnel alongside robust management capabilities would be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract. The requirement for comprehensive security measures, including access control and reporting duties, further implies a need for organisations with skilled manpower and a strong operational framework in place, making this an ideal opportunity for established firms in the security sector seeking to expand their portfolio.

## Notice

A Civilian Guardforce service contract on the Sellafield Ltd site for an initial period of 5 years and extendable to a maximum period of 7 years with a contractor specialised in the security of persons and of premises working under regulated governance. The contractor will be required to deliver a compliant output based service through their team of motivated, well monitored, professional security guards and management personnel, for activities including but not limited to the: * Control of access and egress to the site. * Control of access and egress though vehicle and personnel boundaries within the site. * Control of access and searching (pat-down) into a number of high security facilities/buildings within the site. * The provision of support functions, on demand resource co-ordinators and transition support. * On-site security patrolling and other secondary security duties as and when required by Sellafield Limited * Specified Training to a suitably qualified standard to meet compliance requirements. * Regular submission of reports to Sellafield Ltd covering these operations and any incidents which occur. A more detailed over view of service requirements is provided in the Selection Questionnaire, Appendix A2 available on the Sellafield Limited tender portal CTM. The complete output specification is of a restricted nature and requires security compliance at ITT stage before it can be made available to prospective tenderers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00cce50a-6c54-4ce9-b370-581746c01ec8 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Nov 2018 - 13 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000,000 |
| 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 | SELLAFIELD LTD |
| Locality | SEASCALE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA20 1PG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Gosforth |
| Westminster constituency | Whitehaven and Workington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79713000 - Guard services

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2018 at 17:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00cce50a-6c54-4ce9-b370-581746c01ec8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00cce50a-6c54-4ce9-b370-581746c01ec8
  14th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=10105&B=SELLAFIELD
  Additional data
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/3510
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sellafieldsites.com

## Provenance

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