Tenders/Provision of Lock Down Services and Temporary Manned Guarding for County Durham Bus Stations

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Provision of Lock Down Services and Temporary Manned Guarding for County Durham Bus Stations

Durham County Council

Published: Jul 14, 2026

Updated: Jul 14, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the security and defense and transport and logistics sectors, with a focus on Urban Mobility. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 180,000. Proposals must be submitted before August 10, 2026.

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. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

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 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. 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. 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.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on July 14, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 066290-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Durham County Council

Durham County Council has issued 245 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 13 currently open and 187 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Information & Communication Technology, and Transport & Logistics. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: July 14, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £180,000 - £180,000. 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 066290-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is August 10, 2026. You have 27 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Durham County Council 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.