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title: "Provision of Security Guarding Services at NPL"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a1f7"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED"
published: "2026-05-22"
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# Provision of Security Guarding Services at NPL

Buyer: NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a1f7

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL), located in Teddington, United Kingdom, is planning to procure security guarding services, as detailed in their recent pipeline notice. This process is in the planning stage, with a procurement title "Provision of Security Guarding Services at NPL," and it falls under the services category with special emphasis on security services (CPV: 79710000). Scheduled to commence on 1st April 2027, the contract will extend until 31st March 2032. A future notice is expected by 3rd August 2026. The contract requires skilled personnel for manned guarding, access control, patrols, and incident response, highlighting an intended procurement value of up to £12 million gross.

This tender offers significant business growth potential, particularly for companies specialising in security services. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the suitability for such organisations outlined in the tender planning. Businesses with expertise in providing trained and licensed security personnel and a track record of compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards would find this opportunity appealing. The substantial contract value indicates a lucrative engagement for businesses capable of managing high-quality security operations across the NPL estate.

## Notice

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) intends to procure a contract for the provision of security guarding services across its estate. The services will include, but are not limited to, manned guarding, access control, patrols, incident response, and support for site safety and security operations. The contract will require the supplier to provide trained and licensed personnel, supervision, and management necessary to deliver a high-quality, compliant security service aligned to health, safety, and regulatory standards.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048159-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED |
| Locality | TEDDINGTON |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW11 0LW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Teddington |
| Westminster constituency | Twickenham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 22 May 2026 at 14:51 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048159-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048159-2026
  22nd May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.npl.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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