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Depot Security Services

NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED

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13 Apr 2026 at 07:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Depot Security Services" has been completed by Northern Trains Limited, a body governed by public law based in York, UK. The tender, classified under guard services, involved awarding a contract for comprehensive depot security services across multiple railway depots, ensuring 24/7 security support. This contract, valued at £4,692,588, was awarded to Carlisle Support Services Ltd on 2 April 2026, following an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement was processed under a limited method, justified by the need for services that repeat existing works within the framework of the ESPO Security Services Framework.

This tender creates significant opportunities for security service providers looking to enhance their portfolio with large-scale infrastructure projects. Businesses equipped with capabilities in static guarding, access control, and incident management would find this contract beneficial for growth. Given the nature of the services required and the scale of operations, companies with existing experience in railway or large operational settings would be particularly well-suited to compete for such tenders in the future, especially those able to demonstrate compliance with stringent security and safety standards. This could be a lucrative opportunity for enterprises focusing on expanding their footprint in the UK security market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Depot Security Services

Notice Description

A contract has been awarded for the provision of fully managed depot security services across multiple operational railway depots. The contract delivers 24/7 static guarding and security support, including access control, patrols, incident reporting and asset protection. The services ensure compliance with health and safety requirements, data protection obligations, and security industry standards, while protecting staff, visitors, contractors, rolling stock, and the physical assets and facilities required to support safe and continuous railway operations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A contract has been awarded for the provision of fully managed depot security services across multiple operational railway depots. The contract delivers 24/7 static guarding and security support, including access control, patrols, incident reporting and asset protection. The services ensure compliance with health and safety requirements, data protection obligations, and security industry standards, while protecting staff, visitors, contractors, rolling stock, and the physical assets and facilities required to support safe and continuous railway operations. The Contractor shall deliver depot security services including access control and gatehouse operations, visitor and contractor sign in and verification, parking and vehicle oversight, safety briefings and incident or emergency response. Security officers shall undertake regular patrols using electronic monitoring systems to maintain secure and controlled operational environments.

Procurement Information

This contract was awarded as a call off from the ESPO Security Services Framework reference 347_22 following a compliant direct award process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06807d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033041-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79713000 - Guard services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,692,588 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 6JT
Post Town
York
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Micklegate
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARLISLE SUPPORT SERVICES

Further Information

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