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title: "Tender 29/2025 - Provision of Certified Security Personnel at Kilbroney and Castlewellan Caravan Parks, 2026 to 2030"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-061588"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)"
published: "2026-06-19"
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# Tender 29/2025 - Provision of Certified Security Personnel at Kilbroney and Castlewellan Caravan Parks, 2026 to 2030

Buyer: NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-061588

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## Summary

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has concluded the procurement process titled "Tender 29/2025 - Provision of Certified Security Personnel at Kilbroney and Castlewellan Caravan Parks, 2026 to 2030." This open competition was aimed at selecting a qualified supplier to ensure secure environments at two key caravan parks that are significant to the district’s tourism sector. The procurement category was services within the security industry, with Talon Security Ltd. awarded the contract. The procurement method was an open below-threshold competition under the light-touch regime. The contract, signed on 12 March 2026, will commence on the same day and could extend until 2030 if all renewal options are exercised.

This contract represents a noteworthy opportunity, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the security services industry, to engage with public sector projects. Through the provision of certified security personnel, businesses can establish their reputations and expand their portfolios with substantial government contracts. SMEs with expertise in security personnel services for public and recreational spaces are particularly well-suited to leverage such opportunities, with the potential for extended engagement given the possible contract renewals. The structured award criteria, balancing quality and price, also ensure that varied business capacities and innovations can be competitively evaluated, fostering fair competition among bidders.

## Notice

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council manage caravan parks at Kilbroney and Castlewellan Forest Parks which form important parts of the district's tourism offering. Council require the provision of certified Security Personnel who will help uphold safe and secure 'family holiday' environments in both caravan parks.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (4 x 12 months)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058127-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Mar 2026 - 1 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £473,000 |
| Lots value | £473,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £473,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD) |
| Locality | NEWRY |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT35 8DJ |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN08 Newry, Mourne and Down |
| Local authority | Newry, Mourne and Down |
| Electoral ward | Ballybot |
| Westminster constituency | Newry and Armagh |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TALON SECURITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2026 at 13:18 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058127-2026
- 3 Feb 2026 at 14:54 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009533-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058127-2026
  19th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009533-2026
  3rd February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.talonsecurity.co.uk
- https://suppliers.multiquote.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.newrymournedown.org/contact-us

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