ABP renews Mitie security contract

The contract extension will see Mitie continue to deliver manned guarding services across ABP sites, supporting the safety of passengers and cargo departing and arriving in the UK.

The company has also been instrumental in ABP’s sustainability ambitions, with its subsidiary Custom Solar responsible for installing solar panels at Southampton’s Horizon Cruise Terminal, reportedly the first in the UK to offer shore-based power for cruise ships.

“Safe and secure ports are a critical foundation for ABP’s role as the UK’s leading port operator,” said Andy Billings, group head of security, ABP.

“Our renewed, enhanced relationship with Mitie builds on the good work done over the previous contract. We also value Mitie’s broader sustainability credentials, given our recently launched Ready for Tomorrow strategy and commitment to reach net zero emissions by 2040 at the latest.”

Across ABP’s 17 sites, Mitie’s 600 employees carry out patrols, vehicle searches, passenger security checks and CCTV monitoring. On top of screening, they also conduct traffic control.

Mitie says it will continue to innovate both its technology and working practices through the use of, for example, automated entry gates, trend monitoring and proactive risk assessments.