After a competitive tender, MITIE has been awarded what the outsourcing firm calls a significant contract to provide security services at the Port of Felixstowe, part of the Hutchison Port Holdings Group.
Under the three-year contract, MITIE are working in support of the portโs own police force to create a safe and secure environment for all staff and visitors at one of Europeโs largest container terminals.
The team of over 60 officers are responsible for controlling access points to the port, undertaking vehicle searches and for providing 24 hour patrols across the 150 hectare site to meet the requirements laid down by the Department for Transport. At the Port of Felixstowe the company already provides a range of catering services.
Tony Medhurst, who heads MITIEโs transport security team, said: โThe provision of effective security at UK ports is essential in protecting the critical national infrastructure. Weโre delighted to be working with the local management team and the Port of Felixstowe to support them in creating a safe, secure environment for all staff and visitors. This success reinforces our capabilities of working in DfT regulated environments.โ
