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title: "GSV1605-Physical Security Testing - AWARD"
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# GSV1605-Physical Security Testing - AWARD

Buyer: PARLIAMENT UK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d4fd96e0-e722-4b2d-81ef-75223747db4e

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Parliament UK, which is seeking a contractor to perform covert physical security testing under the title "GSV1605-Physical Security Testing - AWARD". This contract falls under the technical testing services category and will be delivered in London. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the contract commenced on 1st August 2017 and set to run until 31st July 2022. The total awarded value for this contract is £175,000, and it was published on 16th August 2017. Suppliers are required to submit a signed Non-Disclosure Deed prior to accessing the tender documents.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security testing services, particularly for those with the capability to conduct covert assessments and deliver comprehensive reports. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, as the procurement process encourages their participation. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in physical security testing, along with a solid understanding of best practices and compliance with the requirements of a parliamentary environment, will have a competitive advantage.

## 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02ffc139-2c68-4982-b95d-9f70d8dfeb42 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2017 - 31 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £175,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £175,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | REDLINE AVIATION SECURITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71632000 - Technical testing services

## Release History

- 16 Aug 2017 at 11:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02ffc139-2c68-4982-b95d-9f70d8dfeb42

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02ffc139-2c68-4982-b95d-9f70d8dfeb42
  16th August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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