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title: "P-3102 Security Support Services - Translink Events"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04bd0c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSLINK"
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# P-3102 Security Support Services - Translink Events

Buyer: TRANSLINK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04bd0c

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## Summary

Translink, the primary transportation provider in Northern Ireland, has issued an open tender for "P-3102 Security Support Services – Translink Events" within the security services industry. This tender aims to find a security provider for managing crowds and ensuring event security at transport hubs, including rail and bus services, and requires the ability to handle both preplanned and spontaneous events. Located in Northern Ireland (UKN), the contract is valued at £1,750,000 and will cover the period from 14 March 2025 to 31 July 2027, with the possibility of two additional 2-year extensions upon mutual agreement. Interested parties must submit their bids electronically by 20 December 2024, as no other submission methods are accepted.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security services, particularly those capable of managing large crowds and public safety at events. Companies with expertise in event security, crowd management, and those with the operational capacity to deploy staff across various locations will find this tender particularly suited to their abilities. Furthermore, the scope for extending the contract offers additional long-term business potential, making it an attractive proposition for larger security firms looking to establish or expand their presence within the public transport sector. The open procedure ensures a fair competition, providing an equal opportunity for capable businesses to secure this substantial contract.

## Notice

Translink has identified a requirement for a security provider to undertake crowd management and event security at transport hubs and halts to deal with people travelling to and from events, under the management of Translink. There will be a requirement to travel on trains and buses in support of Translink Staff where necessary. Appointed service providers must have the capacity to deliver the services at all geographical locations across the network. This includes an overall documented risk assessment and deployment of appropriate risk mitigations to include (but not limited to) staff and physical crowd control measures. These events include rail and bus passenger traffic to and from concerts, parades and sporting events amongst others. Patronage to and from such events ranges from 500 to 7000 additional passengers. The appointed contractor must be capable of providing services at both preplanned and spontaneous events. Your response must be submitted via the relevant call for tender (CfT). No other method of submission will be accepted.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Translink has identified a requirement for a security provider to undertake crowd management and event security at transport hubs and halts to deal with people travelling to and from events, under the management of Translink. There will be a requirement to travel on trains and buses in support of Translink Staff where necessary. Appointed service providers must have the capacity to deliver the services at all geographical locations across the network. This includes an overall documented risk assessment and deployment of appropriate risk mitigations to include (but not limited to) staff and physical crowd control measures. These events include rail and bus passenger traffic to and from concerts, parades and sporting events amongst others. Patronage to and from such events ranges from 500 to 7000 additional passengers. The appointed contractor must be capable of providing services at both preplanned and spontaneous events. Your response must be submitted via the relevant call for tender (CfT). No other method of submission will be accepted.

Options: The contract will commence 14th March 2025, with the initial contract period ending 31st July 2027. The contract may be extended, on agreement of both parties, for two (2) optional extension periods of 2 years each.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010096-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,750,000 |
| Lots value | £1,750,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,750,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSLINK |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT2 7LX |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EVENTSEC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 75240000 - Public security, law and order services
- 75241000 - Public security services
- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2025 at 11:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010096-2025
- 19 Nov 2024 at 17:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037434-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

## Provenance

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