--- title: "Specialist Security Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-db069ad0-2a46-47cc-a584-e97413ced7ac" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-db069ad0-2a46-47cc-a584-e97413ced7ac" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-db069ad0-2a46-47cc-a584-e97413ced7ac.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-db069ad0-2a46-47cc-a584-e97413ced7ac.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "HIGHWAYS ENGLAND" published: "2021-09-27" --- # Specialist Security Services Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-db069ad0-2a46-47cc-a584-e97413ced7ac [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-db069ad0-2a46-47cc-a584-e97413ced7ac) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-db069ad0-2a46-47cc-a584-e97413ced7ac.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Highways England seeking Specialist Security Services for the Lower Thames Crossing Programme, part of a significant UK road investment initiative. The tender, titled "Specialist Security Services," is currently in the planning stage, with the planned contract period commencing on 2 May 2022 and concluding on 1 May 2030. A supplier event is scheduled for 6 October 2021, where interested parties can register until 4 October 2021. This procurement falls under the investigation and security services category and is expected to have a total value of £90 million, covering delivery addresses primarily in London and the South East of England. This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the security services sector, particularly those experienced in mobile patrolling, threat assessment, and operational support within large infrastructure projects. Companies that can provide legally compliant and effective security solutions will be well-suited to compete. Taking part in the upcoming supplier event could also provide valuable insights for potential bidders regarding the specific project requirements and contracting strategy, fostering business growth in line with National Highways' expansive initiatives. ## Notice National Highways requires Specialist Security Services (SSS) primarily for the Lower Thames Crossing Programme and potentially for other National Highways projects. The Lower Thames Crossing is part of the biggest investment in the UK roads for a generation. It consists of a proposed new All Purpose Trunk Road connecting the A2/M2 in Kent, crossing under the Thames through a twin-bored tunnel before joining the M25 south of Junction 29. The Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) Programme requires a Specialist Security Services provider to provide specialist security services comprising 3 key functions: 1. Provide legally, ethically and proportionally obtained information of potential threats to the project 2. Provide mobile patrolling of clients land and properties 3. Where required, on instructions of the client, legally safely and effectively mitigate trespasser actions and or remove, trespassers from the client's land and property How the lots are structured across the Contracting Authority projects and specific requirements will be decided after feedback from the proposed supplier event. Additional information: A supplier event is being held on 6 October 2021. This will be an online Microsoft Teams call and will provide greater clarity on this/these potential opportunity(ies). If you are interested in registering for this event please email: LTCProcurement@highwaysengland.co.uk by no later than 17:00 on Monday 4 October. We will then contact you with further details on how to register. This Prior Information Notice (PIN) does not constitute any commitment by National Highways to undertake any public procurement exercise. Interested parties will not be prejudiced by any response or failure to respond to this PIN. Nor shall a response to this PIN guarantee an invitation to participate in any future procurement process that National Highways may conduct. This PIN does not constitute a call for competition to procure any works or services and is not published to reduce time limited for the receipt of tenders. National Highways is not bound to accept any proposals offered. National Highways is not liable for any costs, fees or expenses incurred by any party responding to this PIN or any party who may participate in any future procurement process. In the event that National Highways decides to proceed with any procurement, it is currently assumed that such procurement will be carried out in accordance with the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 unless any legal requirement requires a different procedure to be adopted. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e088407f-279c-42d5-92e7-b6679fcf0a5f | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 22 Nov 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 May 2022 - 1 May 2030 | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HIGHWAYS ENGLAND | | Locality | GUILDFORD | | Post town | Guildford | | Postcode | GU1 4LZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey | | Local authority | Guildford | | Electoral ward | Stoke | | Westminster constituency | Guildford | | Delivery location | TLI London, TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79700000 - Investigation and security services ## Release History - 27 Sep 2021 at 14:33 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e088407f-279c-42d5-92e7-b6679fcf0a5f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e088407f-279c-42d5-92e7-b6679fcf0a5f 27th September 2021 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.nationalhighways.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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