Invitation to Tender - Security Services

What this is

Port of Aberdeen is procuring security services for its North Harbour and South Harbour sites. The contract covers the provision of manned guarding and associated security services across Port of Aberdeen's two harbour locations. The contract is for 36 months with renewal options and has an estimated value of £4 million.

Key points

• Port security at two major Aberdeen harbour sites (North and South) — SIA-licensed staff mandatory
• Estimated value £4 million over 36-month contract
• 60% Technical quality weighting — service quality and operational methodology are critical
• Submission deadline 19 June 2026 at 12:00 via Public Contracts Scotland

Who can bid

Open procedure. SIA-licensed security personnel mandatory. Financial standing requirements per SPD. Relevant port or industrial security experience required.

How it is scored

Quality 60% · Price 40% 60% Technical quality (covering staffing, methodology, management systems, emergency response) and 40% Price.

Money

Estimated value £4,000,000 excluding VAT over 36 months.

How to submit

Tenders submitted electronically via Public Contracts Scotland portal.

Clarifications

Clarification questions via Public Contracts Scotland messaging prior to deadline of 19 June 2026 at 12:00.

Contract period

36 months with renewal option. Services cover both North Harbour and South Harbour sites.

Classification

CPV 79710000 — Security services ScotlandNorth East ScotlandAberdeen