---
title: "Provsion of Ad-Hoc Manned Guarding & Security Services for NOC Southampton"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f658"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE"
published: "2025-12-16"
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# Provsion of Ad-Hoc Manned Guarding & Security Services for NOC Southampton

Buyer: NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f658

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## Summary

The National Oceanography Centre, located in Southampton, has completed its procurement process for the provision of ad-hoc manned guarding and security services, awarding a contract to Synergy Safety UK Limited. This contract pertains to services such as site security, visiting research ships, and special events at the Southampton facility. The procurement was conducted using a direct method, classified as below threshold, without competition. The contract, signed on 28 November 2025, commenced on 2 December 2025, and is set to conclude on 1 June 2026, with potential for renewal under certain conditions. Classified under the industry category of guard and patrol services, this contract represents collaboration in the public authority sector, focusing on security services provision.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in security services, particularly those with experience in managing security personnel and delivering tailored guarding solutions. Businesses that can provide flexible, high-standard security services may find expansion potential by aligning their offerings with the contractual specifications of the National Oceanography Centre. The direct procurement method streamlines the process, allowing specialised security firms to showcase their reliability and ability to handle ad-hoc requirements without engaging in extensive competitive bidding. This contract represents an opportunity for businesses in the security sector to establish reputable partnerships within government-supported projects.

## Notice

The NOC required the provision of ad-hoc manned guarding services at its Southampton facility, including security for the site, visiting research ships, and special events. The supplier was responsible for supplying, training, and managing suitable security personnel to deliver 24-hour guarding and related duties, in line with agreed standards and statutory requirements. Services were provided as needed and invoiced monthly, with all goods and services supplied according to the contract specification and UK procurement regulations. For future security services, the NOC will conduct a procurement process in line with the Light Touch Regime provisions or utilise a suitable framework agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083189-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Dec 2025 - 1 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £50,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 3ZH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SYNERGY SAFETY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79713000 - Guard services
- 79715000 - Patrol services

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2025 at 10:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083189-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083189-2025
  16th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://noc.ac.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.synergysecurityservices.com/

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