---
title: "EDC_5197_Security for The Observatory and EDC Owned Sites"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067534"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "EBBSFLEET DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION"
published: "2026-03-26"
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# EDC_5197_Security for The Observatory and EDC Owned Sites

Buyer: EBBSFLEET DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067534

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## Summary

The Ebbsfleet Development Corporation is seeking to engage a security company for proactive roaming patrols across its sites, including The Observatory and other EDC-owned locations in Ebbsfleet. This procurement, titled "EDC_5197_Security for The Observatory and EDC Owned Sites," falls within the security services industry category and is currently at the tender stage. The tender process follows a competitive flexible procedure with an award value of up to £650,000. Interested bidders must note key dates, with the tender period ending on 29th May 2026 and the award period concluding on 15th June 2026. The successful contractor will be expected to commence services on 1st July 2026, with the potential contract period lasting until 30th June 2029, inclusive of two optional 12-month extensions.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for security service providers to expand their market presence by aligning with a public authority project. Suitable candidates will demonstrate robust experience in offering security services, possess the necessary resources, and exhibit readiness for prompt response to emergencies, providing both standard and ad-hoc services as required by EDC. The bidding process consists of two stages, initially involving a sifting brief of four questions and subsequently moving to an Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage, where the contract will be awarded based on criteria of Quality, Price, and Social Value. This opportunity is ideally suited for businesses capable of adapting to evolving security needs within the UKJ4 region and willing to uphold a commitment to quality and social value in their service provision.

## Notice

EDC aims to procure a security company to provide proactive roaming patrols across its owned sites in order to safeguard assets, deter antisocial behaviour, and maintain a safe and welcoming environment for residents, businesses, and visitors. The objective is to ensure consistent site monitoring, prompt reporting of incidents, and swift escalation of any health, safety, or security concerns. By engaging a reliable security partner, the Corporation seeks to support effective estate management, reduce risks associated with vacant or developing land, and uphold the overall integrity and reputation of the Ebbsfleet area. In addition to the core services EDC will also require the provision of ad-hoc services, with the ability to respond quickly to incidents/ emergencies that occur on any of the managed sites. The chosen supplier will also need to have the ability to adapt in the eventuality that further sites require security provision.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The contract will have a call-off element, to allow EDC to instruct additional ad hoc services to respond to emergencies as and when they arise. This will be in addition to the standard duties required for the contract.

Renewal: 2, 12 month optional extension options

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027954-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £650,000 |
| Lots value | £650,000 |
| 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 | EBBSFLEET DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION |
| Locality | EBBSFLEET |
| Post town | Dartford |
| Postcode | DA10 1EE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Dartford |
| Electoral ward | Ebbsfleet |
| Westminster constituency | Dartford |
| Delivery location | TLJ4 Kent |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2026 at 13:47 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027954-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027954-2026
  26th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ebbsfleetdc/aspx/Home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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