Award

Security Services

TYNE AND WEAR PASSENGER TRANSPORT EXECUTIVE T/A NEXUS

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

12 Nov 2025 at 17:41

TenderUpdate

24 Apr 2025 at 10:22

Tender

23 Apr 2025 at 16:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive, operating as Nexus, has awarded a contract for security services across the Tyne and Wear light rail Metro System. The contract, titled "Security Services," falls under the services industry category and is located in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. Key activities include manned guarding at multiple sites, and roving security patrols to maintain safety and deter threats. This procurement, executed through an open competitive flexible procedure, reached the award stage on 12th November 2025, with a contract start date of 1st December 2025. The initial contract period is set for three years, with an optional extension up to a total of five years, highlighting the significance of continuous safety measures for public utilities.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for security service providers, particularly large-scale and SME firms capable of delivering comprehensive security solutions. The successful tenderer, STM Group (UK) Limited, reflects the procurement's commitment to engaging suppliers that meet the set economic and technical criteria. Businesses specialising in security services with capabilities in threat detection and response, as well as those accredited under the Rail and Community Safety Accreditation Scheme (R/CAS), stand to benefit from similar tenders. The potential for contract renewal provides a platform for service continuity and business expansion across the North East, UK, driving long-term partnerships with Nexus.

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Notice Title

Security Services

Notice Description

Contract award for the provision of manned guarding at multiple sites and roving security patrols across the Tyne and Wear light rail Metro System as well as to deter, detect, and respond effectively to threats affecting the safety and security of Nexus and its customers.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The term of this Contract is for an initial period of 3 years, Nexus shall have the discretionary option of extending the term for a further period of 12 months on 2 occasions, the total maximum permissible term is 5 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05069a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073344-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£13,600,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£13,600,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£14,671,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TYNE AND WEAR PASSENGER TRANSPORT EXECUTIVE T/A NEXUS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@nexus.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE4 5DE
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Arthur's Hill
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STM GROUP (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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