The Provision of Security Services Contract at South East Technological University (Carlow Campus Lot 1 and Wexford Campus Lot 2)

The Contractor shall provide a professional, reliable and responsive Security Service to South East

The Provision of Security Services Contract at South East Technological University (Carlow Campus Lot 1 and Wexford Campus Lot 2)

South East Technological University (SETU)

## Summary The South East Technological University (SETU) is seeking tenders for the provision of Security Services Contract at its Carlow Campus (Lot 1) and Wexford Campus (Lot 2). The contract will cover various security services, including key holding, emergency call-out service, ceremonial and special events support, campus patrol services, and event security services.

## Scope & Deliverables * Provision of secure key holding services for designated University buildings and facilities * Attendance and response to out-of-hours alarm activations, incidents, and emergency situations * Investigation of alarm activations and implementation of agreed escalation procedures * Ceremonial and special events support (security personnel and traffic management) * Campus patrol services (ad hoc or scheduled basis during academic terms and other periods as required) * Event security services (crowd management, access control, stewarding, traffic management, and car park supervision)

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Economic operators with relevant experience and qualifications in providing security services * Qualifications: Not specified * Certifications: Not stated * Experience: Relevant experience in providing security services to educational institutions

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €200,000.0 (Not stated if this is for one or both lots) * Submission deadline: Monday, July 27, 2026, at 16:00 IST * Contract duration: Not stated * Framework/DPS: Not applicable

## How to Bid * Submission method: Tender documents can be downloaded from the SETU website * Languages: English (Not stated if other languages are accepted) * Key documents to prepare: + Tenderer’s Statement + Declaration as to Personal Circumstances of Tenderer + Services Contract + Confidentiality Agreement

## Bid Considerations * This tender suits companies with experience in providing security services to educational institutions. * Opportunities: The contract provides a stable income stream for the successful bidder, and there may be opportunities for growth and expansion as the University's needs evolve. * Risks: The contractor will need to comply with the University's health and safety requirements and site rules, which may pose some risks if not managed properly.

Open procedure. Any interested supplier may submit a tender. There is no shortlisting stage — all compliant bids received by the deadline are evaluated against the published award criteria. It is the most common route for Irish public contracts and is open to SMEs and new entrants.

South East Technological University (SETU) has 17 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 2 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 24 contract(s) worth around €4,175,313.

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