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title: "Market Engagement - Terminal Security Operations Services at Doncaster Sheffield Airport"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c954"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-13"
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# Market Engagement - Terminal Security Operations Services at Doncaster Sheffield Airport

Buyer: CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c954

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## Summary

The City of Doncaster Council is seeking to gather information for potential future procurement related to Terminal Security Operations Services at Doncaster Sheffield Airport. This initiative is currently in the planning stage, with a focus on the aviation industry sector located in Doncaster, United Kingdom. The preliminary market engagement is scheduled with a milestone date of 30th July 2026. The planning stage aims to explore the capabilities and availability of security service providers within regulated airport environments. A market engagement notice was published on 13th July 2026. The planned procurement process aims to address security service needs, ensuring alignment with aviation security regulations and operational requirements.

This engagement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in airport security, particularly those with established expertise in regulated environments. Organisations capable of providing comprehensive security services, with skilled personnel experienced in aviation security, will find this an attractive opportunity to exhibit their capabilities. This process can lead to business growth as it paves the way for potential future outsourcing of security services at the airport. Companies that excel in areas such as incident management, patrol services, access control, and collaboration with airport stakeholders are particularly well-suited to engage in this market discovery exercise. SMEs and VCSEs are also considered suitable for participation, providing a broad spectrum of business opportunities.

## Notice

Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) is undertaking a market discovery exercise to better understand the availability and capability of security providers within the aviation sector. As part of this exercise, we invite expressions of interest from organisations with proven experience in delivering airport terminal security services. It is important to note that this is not a tender process, procurement exercise, or commitment to outsource security services. The purpose of this engagement is solely to gather information and assess market capability to help determine whether outsourcing terminal security provision may be a suitable option for DSA in the future. DSA is particularly interested in understanding the capability of providers who can demonstrate: Proven experience in delivering security services within regulated airport environments. A workforce comprised of personnel with established aviation security backgrounds. Knowledge of aviation security regulations, airport operations, and compliance requirements. Experience in access control, patrols, incident management, customer service, and terminal security operations. The ability to work collaboratively with airport stakeholders, airlines, handling agents, and regulatory authorities. A key requirement is that all personnel proposed for deployment must have demonstrable aviation security experience, ensuring an understanding of the unique operational and security demands of the airport environment. Interested organisations are invited to provide details of their aviation security experience, relevant airport contracts, operational capabilities, and personnel profiles to assist DSA in evaluating potential future options. We welcome the opportunity to engage with experienced aviation security providers and learn more about the services and expertise available within the market.

### Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=107312&TID=100112399&B=

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065718-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Sep 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Aug 2027 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £173,100 |
| 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 | CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | FLYDONCASTER LIMITED |
| Locality | DONCASTER |
| Post town | Doncaster |
| Postcode | DN1 3BU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE35 Doncaster |
| Local authority | Doncaster |
| Electoral ward | Town |
| Westminster constituency | Doncaster Central |
| Delivery location | TLE31 Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 63730000 - Support services for air transport
- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2026 at 14:38 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065718-2026
- 13 Jul 2026 at 10:13 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065523-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065718-2026
  13th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065523-2026
  13th July 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=107312&TID=100112399&B=
- https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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