Provision of Security Guarding Services at NPL
Description: 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.
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.