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title: "NBC Programme Security Support Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bf36"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS"
published: "2026-06-29"
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# NBC Programme Security Support Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bf36

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "NBC Programme Security Support Services." This procurement process falls under the services category, specifically focusing on security services, and is intended to support the National Biosecurity Centre Programme primarily in the UK. With a planned procurement value of £300,000, the procurement method involves utilisation of the Government Commercial Agreement's Facilities Management and Workplace Services Framework (RM6264) to identify suitable suppliers. Interested parties should note the upcoming future notice date of 20th July 2026, which indicates when further details and expressions of interest will be released. The engagement will ensure architectural and engineering designs meet comprehensive security, regulatory, and programme standards.

This tender offers robust opportunities for businesses specialising in security advisory roles, particularly those providing additional security services within animal facilities or laboratory environments. Organisations that possess expertise in Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Government Soft Landings (GSL) will be well-equipped to compete, especially if they are part of the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) under the specified framework. Businesses that align with these capabilities and have registered through the UK Government's Supplier Registration Service can anticipate significant business growth by contributing expert assurance, compliance, and governance support to a crucial national programme.

## Notice

The specialist support services will be primarily during RIBA Stage 4 Assurance Reviews for the National Biosecurity Centre Programme, ensuring that detailed architectural and engineering designs produced meet all security, regulatory, and programme requirements. This includes participation in End Stage Reviews and targeted assistance across design assurance, compliance, and project governance activities.
Key areas of support include:
* Design Assurance
* Standards & Regulatory Compliance
* Change Control
* Information Management & BIM
* Tendering & Project Planning
* Security Reviews & Audits
* Contractual Security Assurance
* Programme Support

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Security Support Services shall be a security advisory role, utilised at key stages of the National Biosecurity Centre programme (NBC).
The anticipated route to market fs is via the GCA's Facilities Management and Workplace Services Framework (RM6264). The DPS filtering tool will be used to narrow the relevant DPS supplier, who will be sent the opportunity and the ability to tender for this requirement. Only suppliers on the DPS at the time of tender release shall have the opportunity to tender.
The RM6264 filtering will be used to identify suitable suppliers aligned to the requirements, these DPS filters are likely to be:
Service Category: Additional Security Services
Specialist Capabilities:
Building Information Modelling (BIM)
Government Soft Landings (GSL)
Facility Type: Animal Facilities / Laboratory environments

To join the RM6264 Facilities Management and Workplace Services framework, suppliers must apply through the UK Government's Supplier Registration Service. https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps/RM6264?nav=0. Additional information: For further information and full EOI, please contact Jodie Griffiths at NBCPCommercial@defra.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060814-2026 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 19 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2026 at 13:36 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060814-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps/RM6264?nav=0
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs

## Provenance

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