Open tender · United Kingdom · Services
003708 - Provision of Manned Security Guard Services at NETPark
Durham County Council in the United Kingdom is inviting bids for “003708 - Provision of Manned Security Guard Services at NETPark”. Bids close on 28 October 2026, 10:00 GMT; the estimated value is £395,000. Who can bid: Must be part of the SIA Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS); ACS approval must cover Security Guard licensable activity. askTender lists every requirement to qualify and checks whether your company meets them.
The tender in brief
Manned security guard services at NETPark, Durham, for SIA-approved security contractors
Durham County Council requires a security provider to deliver manned security guard services at NETPark, which consists of 8 main buildings. The estimated contract value is £395,000 excluding VAT, running from 1 February 2027 to 31 January 2029, with a possible extension to 31 January 2031. It is a below-threshold open competition under the light touch regime.
Who can win it
- Must be part of the SIA Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS)
- ACS approval must cover Security Guard licensable activity
- Must be locatable on the SIA ACS Approved List of Contractors; no subcontracting for this purpose
Key facts
- Estimated value
- £395,000
- Contract period
- 1 February 2027 to 31 January 2029, with possible extension to 31 January 2031
- How bids are judged
- Price 40%, Contract Mobilisation 25%, Contract Management 25%, Social Value 10%
- Published
- 29 Sep 2026
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