Security tenders in the UK

Manned guarding, mobile patrols, keyholding, alarm response and the maintenance of CCTV, access control and intruder alarm systems. Licensing, vetting and response times are pass-or-fail issues before quality is even scored.

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Built from official notices in the TenderStandard warehouse at 18 October 2026 at 22:11 BST. Sources are refreshed every day. Always confirm details on the official notice before bidding.

Live security tenders

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Security Guarding Services for Vietnam Hanoi & Hoi Chi Min

British Council

ITT1033977 Security Guarding Services for Vietnam Hanoi & Hoi Chi Min. 2.1 The project intends to appoint a supplier under a service contract to provide security services for its offices and teaching centres in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City....

Deadline
19 Oct 2026
Value
£250k
Route
Competitive flexible procedure
Service
Security

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TWBC - Assembly Hall Theatre Security

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and SIA-accredited security provider to deliver security services for performances, events and other activities at the Assembly Hall Theatre. For more information...

Deadline
21 Oct 2026
Value
£250k
Route
Open procedure
Service
Security

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003708 - Provision of Manned Security Guard Services at NETPark

Durham County Council

The Council requires a Security Provider to deliver manned security guard services at NETPark, which consists of 8 main buildings. Further details of the requirements are set out in Document 3a. Contract Specification which can be accessed...

Deadline
28 Oct 2026
Value
£395k
Route
Below threshold - open competition
Service
Security

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Night Safety Marshall

The Police & Crime Commissioner for Sussex

The Authority is seeking to award one contract to deliver the Scheme in Brighton. For the period from 01/04/2027 to 31/03/2028, with an option to extend for a further 2 x 12 month extensions. To deliver the Night Safety Marshal Scheme,...

Deadline
28 Oct 2026
Value
£360k
Route
Open procedure
Service
Security

Closes in 12 days Find a Tender

BU1012024 Security Services

Prifysgol Bangor / Bangor University

Bangor University wishes to employ a security Contractor, who can assist the University in delivering a safe and welcoming environment for its customers and to supplement the existing internal security team. The requirement is in two...

Deadline
30 Oct 2026
Value
£325k
Route
Open procedure
Service
Security

Closes in 12 days Find a Tender

CN260764 - Provision of Community Safety Accreditation Scheme (CSAS) Resource

Kent County Council

Kent County Council, as part of the Kent and Medway Resilience Forum (KMRF), currently provide on road, Community Safety Accreditation Scheme (CSAS) resource, to assist KMRF partners with managing disruption on the Kent Road network when...

Deadline
30 Oct 2026
Value
£3m
Route
Competitive flexible procedure
Service
Security

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Mayoral Attendant/Chauffeur

St Helens Council

(a) To provide an experienced, professional Attendant/Chauffeur to the Mayor of St Helens (or their Deputy if circumstances dictate) as and when required in relation to the Mayor's engagements.

Deadline
30 Oct 2026
Value
£150k
Route
Below threshold - open competition
Service
Security

Closes in 12 days Find a Tender

CCTV East - 7 Stations

Northern Trains Limited

CCTV Replacement at 7 NTL Stations in the East region. Bradford Forster Sq (BDQ), Ilkley (ILK), Morpeth (MPT), Hexham (HEX), Mexborough (MEX), Alnmouth (ALM), Elsecar (ELR) Northern Trains Limited, is a Train Operating Company (TOC) that...

Deadline
30 Oct 2026
Value
£1.1m
Route
Below threshold - open competition
Service
Security

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Exeter Foyer Security

Stonewater Limited

Stonewater would like to invite security suppliers to bid for the Exeter Foyer Security tender (00274-CX). Contract length: 3 years Submission deadline: Monday 2nd November - 4pm. For more information about this opportunity, please visit...

Deadline
2 Nov 2026
Value
£320k
Route
Open procedure
Service
Security

Closes in 17 days Find a Tender

Security Systems Planned Maintenance, Repair, Remote alarm monitoring

Hampshire and isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is looking to appoint a single provider who can provide planned preventative maintenance, Reactive call out services for Security Systems. If you are interested in submitting a...

Deadline
4 Nov 2026
Value
£740k
Route
Open procedure

Closes in 22 days Find a Tender

Door Entry Systems - Service Maintenance

Ipswich Borough Council

Procure a new contract for the Mechanical/Electronic door entry servicing, maintenance and upgrade works located in Sheltered Schemes, HFU’s (Homeless Family Units) and various general needs domestic flat dwellings for Ipswich Borough...

Deadline
9 Nov 2026
Value
£190k
Route
Open procedure

Closes in 23 days Find a Tender

PROVISION OF SECURITY GUARDING SERVICES FOR BRITISH EMBASSY HARARE

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

The Contractor will be responsible for delivering a fully managed guarding solution, including static posts, foot patrols, mobile response, alarm monitoring, and a 24/7 command-and-control capability. Staffing levels, supervision, shift...

Deadline
10 Nov 2026
Value
£1.5m
Route
Competitive flexible procedure
Service
Security

Closes in 29 days Find a Tender

MTC for repairs & maintenance of CCTV, door access & PA systems

Belfast City Council

The works covered by this Contract comprises the repair, maintenance and minor works of CCTV, Door Access and PA Systems at various Belfast City Council Properties and locations. Any or all of the locations as listed may be added to the...

Deadline
16 Nov 2026
Value
£400k
Route
Open procedure
Service
Security

Closes in 31 days Find a Tender

Secure Collection and Banking of Funds Received

Liverpool City Council

Liverpool City Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to provide secure collection and banking services for cash, coins, cheques and other permitted consignments from Council locations across Liverpool....

Deadline
18 Nov 2026
Value
£300k
Route
Open procedure
Service
Security

Closes in 32 days Find a Tender

Fire Protection Systems and Equipment Maintenance

Milton Keynes City Council

Milton Keynes City Council are currently out to tender for the provision of Fire Protection Systems and Equipment Maintenance. For the Corporate Landlord stock (properties from which the council predominately offer their services) the...

Deadline
19 Nov 2026
Value
£320k
Route
Open procedure

Closes in 33 days Find a Tender

Procurement of Concierge and Security Services

LOOK AHEAD CARE AND SUPPORT LIMITED

Procurement of static concierge and security services and rapid response security services for Look Ahead Care, Support and Housing. All the services covered by this tender already have a concierge/static security service so The Contractor...

Deadline
20 Nov 2026
Value
£10m
Route
Open procedure
Service
Security

Closes in 52 days Find a Tender

Provision of Security & Stewarding Services

Hull City Council

Hull City Council (the Authority) is seeking tenders from suitable and qualified bidders for the provision of security and stewarding services to the Authority and its associated organisations. The Authority has a corporate wide...

Deadline
9 Dec 2026
Value
£800k
Route
Competitive flexible procedure
Service
Security

What buyers expect in security tenders

Common UK requirements and references. The buyer's own documents always decide what is mandatory, so check the specification and selection questionnaire for each opportunity.

Standard or requirement Why it matters in the bid
SIA licensing Private Security Industry Act 2001. Front-line guarding and keyholding staff need the correct SIA licence.
SIA Approved Contractor Scheme The voluntary quality mark many buyers expect or score.
BS 7858 Security screening and vetting of individuals employed in a security environment.
BS 7499 and BS 7984 Codes of practice for static site guarding and mobile patrol, and for keyholding and response.
NSI or SSAIB certification Third-party certification for installers and maintainers of electronic security systems.
BS EN 50131 and BS 8418 Intruder and hold-up alarm systems, and remotely monitored detector-activated CCTV.

Evidence to have ready

  • Licence and vetting process with audit trail for every officer
  • Assignment instructions template and site induction
  • Response-time performance from a comparable contract
  • Control room or monitoring arrangements and escalation matrix
  • Incident reporting samples and how trends are reviewed with the client
  • Approach to the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 where the buyer runs qualifying premises

Quality questions you will often see

  • How will you recruit, vet and licence officers for this contract?
  • How will you supervise lone workers and manage welfare checks?
  • Describe your response to an alarm activation or major incident
  • How will you report incidents and drive continuous improvement?
  • How will you mobilise and transfer staff under TUPE?

Pricing risks to check

  • Pay rates needed to recruit and retain licensed officers in the area
  • Holiday, sickness and training cover hours on 24/7 posts
  • Licence renewals, uniforms and equipment
  • Response-time commitments outside your existing patrol routes
  • Ad hoc and event cover priced at the same rate as core hours

CPV codes we track

  • 79710000 Security services
  • 79713000 Guard services
  • 79711000 Alarm-monitoring services
  • 50610000 Repair and maintenance services of security equipment
  • 35120000 Surveillance and security systems and devices

Notices are also matched on title keywords, so buyers who choose a broad CPV code are still picked up.

Security tender questions

Straight answers for UK suppliers.

Where are UK security tenders published?

Public security contracts are advertised on Find a Tender, with Scottish and Welsh opportunities also on Public Contracts Scotland and Sell2Wales. This page shows the live ones from those sources.

Do I need SIA Approved Contractor status to bid?

Not always, but many buyers require or score it, and every officer delivering licensable activity must hold the correct individual SIA licence.

Does this include electronic security maintenance?

Yes. Notices classified as maintenance of security equipment, CCTV, access control or intruder alarms are included alongside guarding contracts.

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