--- title: "Procurement of Manned Security at Whitchurch Hospital" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ae00" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06ae00" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06ae00.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06ae00.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)" published: "2026-06-09" --- # Procurement of Manned Security at Whitchurch Hospital Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ae00 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06ae00) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06ae00.json) ## Summary NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has issued an open procurement process for the provision of 24/7 manned security services at the former Whitchurch Hospital site in Cardiff, United Kingdom (UKL22 region). The tender is active and invites qualified security service providers to submit proposals by the deadline of 2nd July 2026. Enquiries for this procurement can be made until 25th June 2026. The procurement falls under the services category, with a focus on security. The project involves outfitting the vacant and partly derelict estate with ongoing guarding services, addressing issues such as structural hazards, trespassing, and fire risks, and will commence on 3rd August 2026, with an initial contract duration of one year, subject to renewal. The tender reference is VEL-ITT-63100. This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities for security firms with experience in managing high-risk environments and compliance with stringent safety standards and legislation. SIA-licensed contractors familiar with derelict architectural sites, capable of providing tactical on-site guarding, incident response, risk monitoring, and reporting would find this tender particularly suitable. The process is tailored to accommodate small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), ensuring an inclusive competition. Interested businesses should be prepared to demonstrate their capacity for continuous service, appropriate staffing, and contingency provisions to align with the NHS Wales' expectations for operational excellence. ## Notice Velindre University NHS Trust (the "Trust") is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to provide 24/7 manned security services at the former Whitchurch Hospital site. The site comprises a large, vacant and partially derelict estate, with limited lighting and infrastructure, requiring a continuous and professional security presence to ensure the protection of assets, prevention of unauthorised access, and management of health and safety risks. The successful contractor will be responsible for delivering a fully managed security service, including (but not limited to): - Continuous onsite guarding (minimum of two SIA-licensed operatives at all times). - Routine patrols across buildings, perimeter fencing, and external areas - Detection, reporting and escalation of incidents - Response to CCTV activations and alarm notifications - Monitoring risks such as trespass, vandalism, fire and structural hazards - Maintaining detailed patrol logs, incident reports, and KPI performance data - Provision of staffing, welfare facilities, equipment and PPE Given the nature of the estate, contractors must demonstrate experience of working within high-risk, potentially hazardous environments, including those with structural deterioration and possible asbestos-containing materials, and ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and industry standards. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: 12 Months on a 6 monthly basis ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054082-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 2 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | Lots value | £1 | | 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 | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) | | Locality | CARDIFF | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF14 3UZ | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | | Local authority | Cardiff | | Electoral ward | Gabalfa | | Westminster constituency | Cardiff North | | Delivery location | TLL Wales | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 50600000 - Repair and maintenance services of security and defence materials ## Release History - 9 Jun 2026 at 08:43 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054082-2026 - 5 Jun 2026 at 09:23 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053167-2026 - 4 Jun 2026 at 15:19 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053006-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054082-2026 9th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053167-2026 5th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053006-2026 4th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/home.html Please find the associated tender documentation via e-tender Wales under the reference itt_125050. All submissions will be submitted through this platform ## Notice URLs - http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/ - https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.shtml?_ncp=1780578454222.1504889-1 - https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.shtml?_ncp=1780578454222.1504889-1Pleasefindtheassociatedtenderdocumentationviae-tenderWalesunderthereferenceitt_125050.Allsubmissionswillbesubmittedthroughthisplatform - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06ae00. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06ae00.json.