--- title: "Provision of Lock Down Services and Temporary Manned Guarding for County Durham Bus Stations" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cb02" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06cb02" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06cb02.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06cb02.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-14" --- # Provision of Lock Down Services and Temporary Manned Guarding for County Durham Bus Stations Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cb02 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06cb02) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06cb02.json) ## Summary Durham County Council is inviting tenders for the provision of lock down services and temporary manned guarding at County Durham bus stations, specifically targeting Consett, Peterlee, and Stanley. This opportunity, classified under the industry category of security services, falls within the geographical region UKC14 in the United Kingdom. The tender process, governed by an open procurement procedure, is currently active with a submission deadline set for 10th August 2026. The entire procurement value is estimated at £180,000, and the contract is expected to commence on 1st November 2026, extending until 31st October 2028 with a potential renewal period of 24 months based on performance reviews. This tender presents significant opportunities for growth particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in security services, as it specifies suitability for such businesses. The award criteria focus on 50% price and 50% quality, split equally between contract mobilisation and management, providing a balanced opportunity for businesses excelling in both cost-effective and high-quality service delivery. Companies capable of managing the logistical and operational demands of providing consistent security services to large public spaces, such as bus stations operating daily throughout the year, are well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially securing a long-term engagement with opportunities for renewal. ## Notice Durham County Council require the provision of Lock Down Services and Temporary Manned Guarding for County Durham Bus Stations. * Lot 1 Consett Bus Station * Lot 2 Peterlee Bus Station * Lot 3 Stanley Bus Station Tender documents can be accessed free of charge by registering on the OPEN Portal at www.open-uk.org ### Lot Information Consett Bus Station The standard requirement will be for opening/locking up parts of Consett Bus Station, with a potential temporary requirement for manned guarding. The bus station is operational from 05:30 to 00:00, Monday to Sunday throughout the year, except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. Renewal: 1 x 24 month extension subject to performance and requirements review. Peterlee Bus Station The standard requirement will be for opening/locking up parts of Peterlee Bus Station, with a potential temporary requirement for manned guarding. The bus station is operational from 05:30 to 00:00, Monday to Sunday throughout the year, except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. Renewal: 1 x 24 month extension subject to performance and requirements review. Stanley Bus Station The standard requirement will be for opening/locking up parts of Stanley Bus Station, with potential temporary requirement for manned guarding. The bus station is operational from 05:30 to 00:00, Monday to Sunday throughout the year, except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. Renewal: 1 x 24 month extension subject to performance and requirements review. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066290-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 10 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £180,000 | | Lots value | £180,000 | | 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | DURHAM | | Post town | Durham | | Postcode | DH1 5WB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham | | Local authority | County Durham | | Electoral ward | Framwellgate and Newton Hall | | Westminster constituency | City of Durham | | Delivery location | TLC14 Durham | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79710000 - Security services ## Release History - 14 Jul 2026 at 14:00 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066290-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066290-2026 14th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - http://www.open-uk.org Tender documents can be accessed free of charge by registering on the OPEN Portal. ## Notice URLs - http://www.durham.gov.uk/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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