Planning

Security and Crowd Management Services

TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)

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Planning

05 Dec 2025 at 14:23

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Wales Rail Limited, a public authority operating under Welsh devolved regulations, is in the planning phase of a tender process for the provision of security and crowd management services. Located in Pontypridd, UK, and with Curtis Jordan as the contact point, this procurement is linked to the planned notices published on 5th December 2025. The procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically targeting security services, and involves a contract period starting on 1st February 2027 and ending on 1st January 2030. The process anticipates further communication with notice expected by 1st March 2026.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs capable of delivering high-quality security services across the UK regions specified. With a planned contract valued at a gross amount of £4.8 million, companies that have expertise in providing security solutions and can manage crowd dynamics would find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. The procurement not only boosts business visibility with a significant public sector client but also ensures long-term engagement through the duration of the contract period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Security and Crowd Management Services

Notice Description

The provision to TfWRL of Security and Crowd Management Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05efe1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080225-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Mar 20266 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 1 Jan 2030 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)
Contact Name
Curtis Jordan
Contact Email
supplychain@tfw.wales
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 4TH
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Pontypridd Town
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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