Tender

Provision of security services for SWR

FIRST MTR SOUTH WESTERN TRAINS LIMITED

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Planning

18 Sep 2023 at 15:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves a tender initiated by FIRST MTR SOUTH WESTERN TRAINS LIMITED for the provision of security services for South Western Railway (SWR). The tender is currently at the planning stage, with a submission deadline set for October 25, 2023. The contract falls under the services category, specifically security services, and is open for electronic and written submissions. The buying organization, FIRST MTR SOUTH WESTERN TRAINS LIMITED, based in London, United Kingdom, is seeking qualified businesses to provide security personnel for various roles across SWR operations.

This tender presents an opportunity for security service providers to engage in a managed service contract with South Western Railway. Businesses capable of supplying trained security personnel for station response, security checks, depot guarding, control center operations, Christmas period security, network reassurance, and major event/incident security are well-suited to compete. The procurement method is selective, following a restricted procedure, with the award period scheduled to start on October 30, 2023. Interested businesses should review the detailed requirements outlined by FIRST MTR SOUTH WESTERN TRAINS LIMITED and consider how their offerings align with the security needs of SWR.

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Notice Title

Provision of security services for SWR

Notice Description

South Western Railway operates Trains Services and associated facilities across 200 stations. This contract is a managed service contract, and the Supplier shall provide suitably qualified staff (Officers) and manage them as specified to provide the hi-visibility service and patrols that the Customer expects. This schedule outlines the provision of Officers supporting and protecting the Customers assets on train, at stations, at depots and the passengers using these services. Officers providing services to the Customer as follows: * Station Response Officer - The Officers shall provide a highly visible uniform security service, responding to any incident which threatens the safety or perceived to threaten the safety or security of the Customer, employees, or SWR property, deal robustly with anti-social behavior on trains and stations. In addition, the Officers shall deliver excellent customer service on a day-to-day basis, which mirrors the Customers values. 'Committed to our customers. * Security Check Officers - Conduct Department for Transport standard security checks compliant with National Rail Security Programme and associated protocols and training platforms. Including but not limited to HOT, WHAT, Awareness Counter Terrorism eLearning platform and Managing Suicidal Contact. Where appropriate, Officers may require supporting major incidents or events, therefore crowd control management is vital part of the job and training for this skill is essential. * Depot security Guard - The protection of the Customer's assets and employees from any kind of criminal activity is the priority of the Officers. This includes but not limited to protection of rolling stocks from graffiti or any type of damage and theft of any type of assets. Due to the location of the job and the requirement working in proximity of the third rail the Officers must be trained for Personal Track Safety (PTS) and their competency shall be maintained. * Safety and Security Control Centre Operators - The Officers will be vetted to NPPV 2, (Non-Police Personal Vetting) they shall provide a dedicated, proactive, security focused resource at the security desk within the WICC, monitoring the networks Close Circuit Television system and facilitating the deployment of resources using the Airwave radio system to deal with emergencies, incidents and general tasking as required by the Customer. * Christmas Depot Security Officers - Officers are required to secure and protect the customers assets and infrastructure where appropriate over the Christmas period. Depots and sidings are in scope, this includes but not limited to protection of rolling stocks from graffiti or any type of damage and theft of any type of assets and occasional station security could be included at the Customers request. Officers must be PTS trained due to work location and a competency held. * Network Reassurance Officers - Will be required to provide support to our on-train colleagues during train journeys. Officers will provide a uniform presence to deter Anti-Social Behaviour and Criminal Activity. They will work with our on-train colleagues to provide a highly visible uniform presence and to support in the reduction of Anti-Social behaviour, both real and perceived thus preventing unnecessary dwell times of our trains in addition, the Officers shall deliver excellent customer service on a day-to-day basis, which mirrors the Customers values. 'Committed to our customers'. * Major Event/Incident Security Officers - Similar to the scope of both the SRT and NRT. Suitably Qualified officers relevant to the role they are undertaking, SIA/PTS. The Officers shall provide a highly visible, reassuring uniform security presence, respond to any incidents. Officers will deal robustly with anti-social behaviour or criminality on trains and within stations. In addition, the Officers shall work in collaboration with SWR colleagues, crowd control officers and the emergency services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

South Western Railway operates Trains Services and associated facilities across 200 stations. This contract is a managed service contract, and the Supplier shall provide suitably qualified staff (Officers) and manage them as specified to provide the hi-visibility service and patrols that the Customer expects. This schedule outlines the provision of Officers supporting and protecting the Customers assets on train, at stations, at depots and the passengers using these services. Officers providing services to the Customer as follows: * Station Response Officer - The Officers shall provide a highly visible uniform security service, responding to any incident which threatens the safety or perceived to threaten the safety or security of the Customer, employees, or SWR property, deal robustly with anti-social behavior on trains and stations. In addition, the Officers shall deliver excellent customer service on a day-to-day basis, which mirrors the Customers values. 'Committed to our customers. * Security Check Officers - Conduct Department for Transport standard security checks compliant with National Rail Security Programme and associated protocols and training platforms. Including but not limited to HOT, WHAT, Awareness Counter Terrorism eLearning platform and Managing Suicidal Contact. Where appropriate, Officers may require supporting major incidents or events, therefore crowd control management is vital part of the job and training for this skill is essential. * Depot security Guard - The protection of the Customer's assets and employees from any kind of criminal activity is the priority of the Officers. This includes but not limited to protection of rolling stocks from graffiti or any type of damage and theft of any type of assets. Due to the location of the job and the requirement working in proximity of the third rail the Officers must be trained for Personal Track Safety (PTS) and their competency shall be maintained. * Safety and Security Control Centre Operators - The Officers will be vetted to NPPV 2, (Non-Police Personal Vetting) they shall provide a dedicated, proactive, security focused resource at the security desk within the WICC, monitoring the networks Close Circuit Television system and facilitating the deployment of resources using the Airwave radio system to deal with emergencies, incidents and general tasking as required by the Customer. * Christmas Depot Security Officers - Officers are required to secure and protect the customers assets and infrastructure where appropriate over the Christmas period. Depots and sidings are in scope, this includes but not limited to protection of rolling stocks from graffiti or any type of damage and theft of any type of assets and occasional station security could be included at the Customers request. Officers must be PTS trained due to work location and a competency held. * Network Reassurance Officers - Will be required to provide support to our on-train colleagues during train journeys. Officers will provide a uniform presence to deter Anti-Social Behaviour and Criminal Activity. They will work with our on-train colleagues to provide a highly visible uniform presence and to support in the reduction of Anti-Social behaviour, both real and perceived thus preventing unnecessary dwell times of our trains in addition, the Officers shall deliver excellent customer service on a day-to-day basis, which mirrors the Customers values. 'Committed to our customers'. * Major Event/Incident Security Officers - Similar to the scope of both the SRT and NRT. Suitably Qualified officers relevant to the role they are undertaking, SIA/PTS. The Officers shall provide a highly visible, reassuring uniform security presence, respond to any incidents. Officers will deal robustly with anti-social behaviour or criminality on trains and within stations. In addition, the Officers shall work in collaboration with SWR colleagues, crowd control officers and the emergency services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0401b7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027530-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIRST MTR SOUTH WESTERN TRAINS LIMITED
Contact Name
Ibolya Kormos-spring
Contact Email
ibolya.kormos-spring@swrailway.com
Contact Phone
+44 7971564977

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W2 1AF
Post Town
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London, TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Hyde Park
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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