Manned Guarding

Waythrough

Published: Sep 15, 2026

Updated: Sep 15, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the security and defense sector, with a focus on Private Security. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 3.8 million.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the security and defense sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

Provision of Manned Guarding and Security Services --- Extracted from documents --- Pipeline Manned Guarding Waythrough UK1: Pipeline notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-087163 Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-052838 Published 28 May 2025, 3:51pm Last edited 15 September 2026, 10:34am Show all versions Hide all versions 15 September 2026, 10:34am (this version) 4 August 2026, 2:21pm 9 April 2026, 12:43pm 16 February 2026, 3:25pm 3 October 2025, 4:08pm 12 September 2025, 4:12pm 28 May 2025, 3:51pm Watch this notice Contents Open all Scope Participation Submission Procedure Contracting authority Download PDF version OCDS release OCDS record Share this notice Twitter LinkedIn Email Copy link Print this notice Report concerns about this procurement Changes to notice This notice has been edited. The previous version is still available. The Opportunity has been delayed due to limited resources and dates will be changed accordingly. Once we are ready to proceed, you will receive a notification from the portal advising that the opportunity has progressed. Scope Scope Reference CA15900 Description Provision of Manned Guarding and Security Services Total value (estimated) £3,770,000 excluding VAT £3,770,000 including VAT Contract dates (estimated) 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2029 Possible extension to 31 December 2032 6 years Main category Services CPV classifications 79710000 - Security services Contract locations UK - United Kingdom Participation Participation Particular suitability Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE) Submission Submission Publication date of tender notice (estimated) 19 October 2026 Procedure Procedure Above or below total value threshold Below threshold Contracting authority Contracting authority Waythrough Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMYH-4419-QWJP Inspiration House, Unit 22 Bowburn North Industrial Estate Bowburn DH6 5PF United Kingdom Contact name: Gary Johnson Telephone: 01325 731160 Email: gary.johnson@waythrough.org.uk Website: https://www.waythrough.org.uk / Region: UKC14 - Durham CC Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight) Back to top

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on September 15, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 087163-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Waythrough

Waythrough has issued 35 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 3 currently open and 22 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in General Supplies & Services, Law & Legal Services, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: September 15, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £3,770,000 - £3,770,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 087163-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Waythrough in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Security, Defense & Justice sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.