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title: "Provision of Physical Security Intrusion Testing Services-2"
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# Provision of Physical Security Intrusion Testing Services-2

Buyer: OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ffb8870c-91da-4cd9-a7ee-e65965e866f0

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## Summary

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is seeking to engage a supplier for the "Provision of Physical Security Intrusion Testing Services-2" contract, classified under technical inspection services in the UK. This procurement, conducted through an open procedure, defines a contract value of £36,000 with a service period commencing from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2024. The tender process was completed on 29 November 2021, and the award notice was published on 30 December 2021. The successful supplier HAMILTON STONE LTD will provide annual penetration testing services across four ONS sites in the United Kingdom, ensuring adherence to required security standards.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialised in security services, particularly those experienced in non-destructive testing and the evaluation of security equipment. Businesses that can demonstrate proficiency in conducting physical security assessments and have staff with the necessary UK Security Vetting Level are well-suited to compete for such contracts. Engaging in this procurement will allow firms to contribute to enhancing security across government establishments, fostering business growth through ongoing service provision and future opportunities within the public sector.

## Notice

The ONS is responsible for four (4) sites in the United Kingdom. As part of the Office's quality assurance programme, it has a need to engage a supplier to conduct physical intrusion testing services for its four (4) sites and buildings. The service will be required for all buildings and sites operated by the ONS. It will not include any buildings or sites where the ONS is a minor tenant. The service will provide professional attempts to penetrate the physical security of the premises suing non destructive techniques. Methods can and should include social engineering and should attempt to gain access to the core of the relevant buildings. The service will not be required to use any destructive techniques or measures and will not require any delivery of dummy IEDs etc. The service must provide annual penetration attempts on all the sites covered within the contract. The service could provide an annual assessment of the organisation's exposure to opens source intelligence gathering. All personnel involved with the delivery and operation of the service must hold an active minimum UK Security Vetting Level of SC; the vetting must have been done by UKSV only at Award stage 06/12/2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5abb7ff7-2ed7-444b-ba40-b9c1d9aa4c77 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,000 |
| 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 | OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8XG |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HAMILTON STONE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 71631000 - Technical inspection services
- 71632200 - Non-destructive testing services
- 73431000 - Test and evaluation of security equipment

## Release History

- 30 Dec 2021 at 15:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5abb7ff7-2ed7-444b-ba40-b9c1d9aa4c77

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5abb7ff7-2ed7-444b-ba40-b9c1d9aa4c77
  30th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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