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title: "Security and Associated Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e8d6"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DOVER HARBOUR BOARD"
published: "2025-03-03"
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# Security and Associated Services

Buyer: DOVER HARBOUR BOARD  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e8d6

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## Summary

The Dover Harbour Board is procuring security and associated services for the Port of Dover estate, which spans approximately 95 hectares across the Eastern and Western Docks, including the seafront and terminals. This procurement falls under the services category within the private utility industry. The process is currently in the planning stage, with a preliminary market engagement notice released on 3rd March 2025, and an engagement deadline on 31st March 2025. The tender title is "Security and Associated Services" and it involves managing access, screening, and general security services. Interested suppliers can express their interest by contacting the provided email or registering on the specified website. Key procurement dates include the contract start and end dates from 5th January 2026 to 5th January 2030, with a possible extension up to 2032.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in security services to expand their portfolio by securing a contract with a major port authority. Companies that offer comprehensive security solutions, including vehicle, person, and baggage screening, and have experience in managing access and egress in restricted areas, would be particularly well-suited to compete. The extended potential duration of up to six years offers a stable and lucrative business opportunity, making it attractive for established security firms looking to enhance their market presence in the public sector.

## Notice

This contract opportunity is for the provision of all Security Services to the Port of Dover estate. The estate covers an area of approximately 95 hectares (950,000 m2), with more that 60 (sixty) buildings and structures spread across both the Eastern and Western Docks, including the seafront, cruise terminals and Dover Cargo Terminal West. High level scope of services, covering Ferry, Cruise, Cargo and Marina Operations include: - Managing access and egress to the restricted area - Screening and search (vehicles, persons, goods and passenger baggage) - General security services

### Planning Information

If interested in this tender, please email us via:- 
podtender@portofdover.com
You can also register your interest:-
https://www.portofdover.com/corporate/suppliers-prospective-suppliers/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007608-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 11 Apr 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 5 Jan 2030 |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DOVER HARBOUR BOARD |
| Locality | DOVER |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT17 9BU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Dover |
| Electoral ward | Town & Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Dover and Deal |
| Delivery location | TLJ4 Kent |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2025 at 09:51 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007608-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007608-2025
  3rd March 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.portofdover.com/corporate/suppliers-prospective-suppliers/

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