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BU1012024 Security Services

Prifysgol Bangor / Bangor University · Education

In brief

Prifysgol Bangor / Bangor University is looking for suppliers for security work (Wales).

The estimated value is £325,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 4 January 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Friday 30 October 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: midday, Friday 23 October 2026
Bids by: midday, Friday 30 October 2026

How bids are scored

Technical Questions 60% · Commercial 40%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Typical: a median of 3 bids per contract for this buyer (from 13 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

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 parts, 1) a daily, SIA licensed security presence in the University Arts Centre (Pontio) 2) security staff for ad-hoc additional SIA licensed Security for events, which may include traffic management, static guarding, stewarding, door supervisor roles and similar as outlined below. The period of this contract will be for 3 years with an option to extend for a further 2 x 12 month periods. The contract will be subject to bimonthly review.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 32 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £325,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in Wales?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Can you meet what the notice mentions: SIA licensing?The tender documents will say exactly what is required.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Send clarification questions before midday, Friday 23 October 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Friday 30 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

16 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 087570-2026

About the buyer

Prifysgol Bangor / Bangor UniversityLast 12 months

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From notice 087570-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 16 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 27 September 2026.