Tender

Physical Security Guarding, Reception & Associated Services

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Tender

23 Jul 2025 at 12:46

Planning

13 Jun 2025 at 09:25

PlanningUpdate

23 Apr 2025 at 15:17

Planning

23 Apr 2025 at 14:23

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London (TfL) is the buyer in an active procurement process for "Physical Security Guarding, Reception & Associated Services". This selective, competitive tender is part of the services industry category and focuses on various security-related activities across TfL's sites including the London Underground and London Transport Museum. Located in the London region, the procurement is currently in the tender stage. It started on 23rd July 2025, with expressions of interest due by 1st September 2025. Interested parties must register and submit their responses electronically via TfL's SAP Ariba system. The contract is planned to start on 26th July 2026 with the initial term running till 25th July 2031 with options for extensions. The estimated value over the maximum term of 7 years is £267.48 million.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security services seeking to expand their operations in the public sector. Companies capable of delivering comprehensive security solutions including management, supervision, and emergency response will be particularly well-suited. The procurement method involves a competitive flexible procedure, where up to five suppliers will be invited to submit full tenders after the initial selection stage. This opens up substantial growth prospects for businesses capable of delivering high-quality security services, with a focus on technical capability, pricing, and compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards. Strong emphasis is placed on responsible procurement, making it an ideal opportunity for businesses that prioritise modern slavery, equality, and diversity issues.

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Notice Title

Physical Security Guarding, Reception & Associated Services

Notice Description

Range of Security related activities across TfL including: security management and supervision; duty management service; static guarding and access control; reception; patrols - internal and external; mobile guarding; security control room operations; life safety system monitoring and testing; CCTV download and export management; fire warden and fire system monitoring and testing; first Aid and defibrillator use; first response, incident response and control; incident investigation and evidence gathering; building pass production and management;, including key management; courier processing, mail scanning and loading bay management; parking management; helpdesk; threat and vulnerability assessment; equipment and radios; I.D. pass production and management; enforcement of Transport for London Byelaws; lock/unlock services; temporary provision of security related equipment (CCTV towers, barriers etc); and ad-hoc security services. (Value in notice is the estimate over a max of 7 years) The scope will cover multiple business units including London Underground, London Overground, RfLI, Head Offices, London Transport Museum, River Piers, Taxi Private Hire and Victoria Coach Station.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The contract shall include the ability for TfL to procure additional services to address - for example - new requirements, special events.

Renewal: The terms and conditions will fully detail the extension provisions. The proposed contract will be for an initial period of 5 years with an option to extend for up to a maximum of 2 years.

Planning Information

TfL invites suppliers to participate in this Preliminary Market Engagement exercise by completing a Market Survey Questionnaire (MSQ). All feedback received will be treated confidentially and will help to shape the upcoming procurement opportunity. Information on the engagement process and the procurement can be found in MSQ documents which will be emailed to interested suppliers. The engagement process consists of the following key steps: 1. Registering Interest - Suppliers who wish to participate should express their interest by emailing SMBOneFM@tfl.gov.uk and quoting 'Physical Security, Reception and Other Services - Registering MSQ interest'. 2. Review and complete the MSQ document which shall be issued to them. 3. Email the completed MSQ document back to SMBOneFM@tfl.gov.uk in an MS Excel format before the deadline of 17:00 on Wednesday 28th May 2025. TfL reserve the right to hold 1-2-1s with suppliers following the submission of the MSQs. We encourage all interested suppliers, regardless of size, to take part in this process. Your insights and expertise will be invaluable in shaping our approach. If you have any questions about the process, please do not hesitate to get in touch : SMBOneFM@tfl.gov.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05067f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042374-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible 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
£222,900,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£222,900,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Jul 2026 - 25 Jul 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2030-07-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
Paul Booth
Contact Email
smbonefm@tfl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JN
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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