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Published 7 Jun 2022, 11:26 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Aviation Security Tender · UK public procurement notice

Official notice

Authority: BELFAST CITY AIRPORT LIMITED

ServicesNegotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Budget not disclosedValue not published
Submissions closed 1 Jul 2022

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Belfast City Airport Ltd ("BCA") requires the provision of an aviation security service. This includes screening of passengers and cabin baggage, hold baggage screening, goods in screening, vehicle access, security patrolling, control room management, emergency response, fire warden and first aid duties. The service will also require the provision by the Contractor of a suitable vehicle for mobile airside patrol (such vehicle shall be subject to BCA's approval and will need to be suitable for handling rough terrain around the airport perimeter), radios and proof of presence equipment, all at the Contractor's cost and in accordance with prevailing security standards.

The services will be required 365 days per year (albeit the Airport is closed to passengers on Christmas Day), between the following hours: Summer 0400 - 2200 and Winter 0430 - 2200 (extended for exceptional circumstances to 2359).

The Contractor will be fully responsible for the day to day management of the services in accordance with all applicable legislation, regulations and codes. Without limiting the foregoing, the services must be delivered in line with chapter 11 of the Single Consolidated Direction - issue April 2022 and all equipment used is subject to BCA security manager's approval.

The Contractor will be responsible for ensuring adequate staffing levels and meeting KPIs as advised. Further details are available in the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire available on request from the contact point referred above.

CPV: Security services · Support services for air transport

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published
Lot #1The services required include screening of passengers and cabin baggage, hold baggage…Renewal

The services required include screening of passengers and cabin baggage, hold baggage screening, goods in screening, vehicle access, security patrolling, control room management, emergency response, fire warden and first aid duties.

Delivery: Northern Ireland · Belfast City Airport, Sydenham Bypass, Belfast BT3 9JH
Extensions: BCA will have the option, at its discretion, to extend the Services Agreement beyond the initial period of thirty six (36) months for two further periods of twelve (12) months each · It is anticipated that the services agreement will, subject to any earlier termination in accordance with its terms (including, without limitation, due to performance by the Contractor), continue for a period of three (3) years from its commencement. BCA will have the option, at its discretion, to extend the Services Agreement for two further periods of twelve (12) months each. The exercise of the option to extend will be dependent on the terms of the Services Agreement having been complied with in full and further is subject to, without limitation, satisfactory performance of the Contractor, and the estimated value below takes this into account.Second stage: up to 3 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
Legal form for consortia
Subject to the status and involvement of the parties, BCA may require the parties to commit to joint and several liability in respect of the contract. Alternatively, BCA may require the lead operator to take total responsibility or a consortium to form a legal entity and provide parent company guarantees before entering into any contract.
Staff
Names and qualifications of delivery staff must be submitted

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0025 Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 (Directive 2014/25/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
7 Jun 2022, 11:26 BST
Last source update
7 Jun 2022, 11:26 BST
FTS notice number
2022/S 000-015608
Classification (CPV)
Security servicesSupport services for air transport
Delivery area
Northern Ireland (UKN)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-03439e Find a Tender
Contract terms summary

As set out in the contract documentation which will be provided to all bidders invited to take part in the negotiation process.

Contract terms
Electronic trading
electronic payment

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: portal not identified
Language: EN
Submission deadline
1 Jul 2022, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
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Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
180 days from the deadline
Deposits and guarantees

BCA reserves the right to require performance bonds, deposits, parent company guarantees or other forms of undertaking or security to ensure proper contractual performance.

Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

7 Jun 2022 → 13 Jul 2022 · 3 dates
  1. Notice published
    7 Jun 2022, 11:26 BST
  2. Submission deadline
    1 Jul 2022, 12:00 BST
  3. Invitations to tender expected
    13 Jul 2022, 00:00 BST

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

BELFAST CITY AIRPORT LIMITED

Contracting authorityAirport-related activities Sydenham By-pass, BELFAST, Northern Ireland, BT39JHContact name, email Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Royal Courts of JusticeReview body Belfast

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria