Award

GWR Manned Guarding Security Services - West Region

FIRST GREATER WESTERN LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

09 Dec 2025 at 23:09

TenderUpdate

02 Sep 2025 at 15:47

Tender

02 Sep 2025 at 13:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by First Greater Western Limited, a private utility buyer located in Wiltshire, focuses on providing manned guarding security services for its locations in the West Region. This contract follows an open procedure under the legal basis of the UK's 2023/54 regulation and falls under the services category with a specific emphasis on security services (CPV code 79710000). The procurement process started with a tender notice on 2nd September 2025 and has since moved into the award stage, with the contract award notice published on 9th December 2025. The award, valued at a gross amount of £600,000, was granted to Universal Support Services Group (USSG) Ltd. The contract period spans from 15th January 2026 to 14th January 2028, with a potential extension for an additional two years.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for security service providers well-versed in handling large-scale projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and those with experience in utility-based security are especially suited to participate, given the open nature of the procurement method and the emphasis on both price (40%) and quality (55%) criteria. Additionally, businesses with a focus on comprehensive quality assurance processes and robust service delivery models may find this contract a valuable addition to their portfolio, as it offers a long-term engagement with a prominent buyer in the transportation sector.

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Notice Title

GWR Manned Guarding Security Services - West Region

Notice Description

The scope is Provision of Manned Security Services Great Western Railway (GWR) locations within its West Region to ensure the safety and protection of people, assets and premises.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: An optional extension of 2 years (1+1) after initial 3 year period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059249
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081268-2025
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jan 2026 - 14 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIRST GREATER WESTERN LIMITED
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@gwr.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN1 1HL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSAL SUPPORT SERVICES GROUP (USSG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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