Procurement of Manned Security at Whitchurch Hospital

Velindre University NHS Trust (the “Trust”) is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to provide 24/7 manned security services at the former Whitchurch Hospital site. The site comprises a large, vacant and partially derelict estate, with limited lighting and infrastructure, requiring a continuous and professional security presence to ensure the protection of assets, prevention of unauthorised access, and management of health and safety risks. The successful contractor will be responsible for delivering a fully managed security service, including (but not limited to): - Continuous onsite guarding (minimum of two SIA-licensed operatives at all times). - Routine patrols across buildings, perimeter fencing, and external areas - Detection, reporting and escalation of incidents - Response to CCTV activations and alarm notifications - Monitoring risks such as trespass, vandalism, fire and structural hazards - Maintaining detailed patrol logs, incident reports, and KPI performance data - Provision of staffing, welfare facilities, equipment and PPE Given the nature of the estate, contractors must demonstrate experience of working within high-risk, potentially hazardous environments, including those with structural deterioration and possible asbestos-containing materials, and ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and industry standards.