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Integrated Security Systems Supporting Martyn’s Law Invacuation, visitor and carpark systems for City of Portsmouth College
City of Portsmouth College · Education
In brief
City of Portsmouth College has announced plans to buy security work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.
The estimated value is £160,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 1 year, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 10 August 2026.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
Can I win this?
Competition
Usually high: a median of 9 bids per contract for security contracts in this region (from 41 awards in the last 12 months).
What the notice says
The Authority is seeking development of its procurement strategy, specification, and approach to delivery in advance of a potential procurement for the provision of an integrated security and safety system to support compliance with anticipated requirements under Martyn’s Law (Protect Duty).
The requirement is expected to include (but is not limited to):
•Visitor management and control systems
•Car park access and control systems
•Emergency alerting and invacuation (lockdown) systems
•Integration with existing infrastructure where applicable
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.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 051757-2026
About the buyer
City of Portsmouth CollegeLast 12 months
Procurements
3Awards
0Similar open tenders
All open security tenders- £45kestimated
- £1.35mestimated
- £14mframework ceiling
- £250kestimated
From notice 051757-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 2 June 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.