--- title: "Perimeter Security Guarding Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e56e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e56e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e56e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e56e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BELFAST HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS" published: "2025-02-20" --- # Perimeter Security Guarding Services Buyer: BELFAST HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e56e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e56e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e56e.json) ## Summary The Belfast Harbour Commissioners (BHC) are inviting tenders for the provision of perimeter security guarding services at the Belfast Harbour Estate. This process is in the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 31 March 2025. The contract is planned to commence on 1 January 2026, following a mobilisation period. The initial contract term is three years, with options for renewal for up to four additional one-year periods, making the maximum contract duration seven years. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the industry category is security services (CPV code: 79710000). This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in security services, including manned guarding, alarm-monitoring, guard services, and patrol services. Companies capable of providing versatile security solutions and scalable resources for marine security, cruise ship support, and public event security are well-suited to compete. The selected business will manage CCTV and Access Control systems and may need to provide rental equipment like a baggage scanner. Given the contract's extensive duration and scope, it could provide a stable revenue stream and visibility within the high-profile Belfast Harbour Estate. ## Notice Belfast Harbour Commissioners (BHC) requires provision of perimeter security guarding services at Belfast Harbour Estate. The anticipated starting date for service commencement is, following a mobilisation period, 1 January 2026. BHC shall have the discretion to renew the contract term following the expiry of the initial period of three years (commencing on 1 January 2026) by up to four periods of 12 months each. 7 years (84 months) is the maximum duration of the contract. ### Lot Information Lot 1 BHC's current requirement for the services, which will be taken on by the successful bidder as at the contract start date comprises the following: (a) manned guarding services at a main access point, which requires full-time deployment of a staff member for 12 hours a day (between 0700 and 1900 hours) during Monday to Friday, in each week of the year; (b) additional manned guarding is required to support marine security legal compliance in accordance with the International Ship and Port Security Code 2004 and Port Security Regulations 2009 (each as amended). This includes the requirement to provide suitable up-scaling of resources at short notice to meet cruise ship and other marine security requirements. Cruise ship support also includes manned resources to support electronic search provision for cruise ship embarkations; and (c) provision of support for the security and safety of public events within Belfast Harbour. Upon contract commencement, the successful bidder shall take on provision of the manned security services outlined above. The successful bidder will be required to manage CCTV and Access Control systems at the manned guarding point and at Temporary Restricted Areas under the ISPS regulations. For the avoidance of doubt, all technology and software required by the Contracting Authority to implement the service will be sourced by the Contracting Authority separately and directly (save that the Contracting Authority may reserve the option, at its discretion, to request bidders to provide a price for supply of radios for personnel providing the services), and does not form part of the remit of this tender. The successful bidder will also be required to provide, for rental by the Contracting Authority throughout the term of the contract, one baggage scanner. The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 and/or the Service Provision Change (Protection of Employment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006) may apply to this procurement and the transfer of staff. BHC gives no guarantee regarding the application of such regulations or not, and Bidders must make their own enquiries and are recommended to seek legal advice. Detailed information regarding the existing staff has been provided by the incumbent operator and is contained in the Invitation to Tender Options: BHC shall have the discretion to renew the contract term following the expiry of the initial period of three years (commencing on 1 January 2026) by up to four periods of 12 months each. 7 years (84 months) is the maximum duration of the contract. Renewal: BHC shall have the discretion to renew the contract term following the expiry of the initial period of three years (commencing on 1 January 2026) by up to four periods of 12 months each. 7 years (84 months) is the maximum duration of the contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006380-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BELFAST HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS | | Locality | BELFAST | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT1 3AL | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland | | ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | | ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast | | Local authority | Belfast | | Electoral ward | Duncairn | | Westminster constituency | Belfast North | | Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79710000 - Security services - 79711000 - Alarm-monitoring services - 79713000 - Guard services - 79715000 - Patrol services ## Release History - 20 Feb 2025 at 16:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006380-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://www.belfast-harbour.co.uk/ - https://www.belfast-harbour.co.uk/corporate/tenders/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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