Planning

Provision of Station Security Services for TPT

TRANSPENNINE TRAINS LIMITED

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Planning

13 May 2026 at 09:21

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by TransPennine Trains Limited focuses on the provision of Station Security Services across seven managed stations and additional locations. This initiative is currently in the planning stage, with a formal tender expected to be published by 27th July 2026. The project falls under the category of public security services within the broader service industry, and is based in the United Kingdom, specifically the UKD3 region. This open procurement will follow a competitive flexible procedure, aiming to replace current security arrangements which are set to expire on 1st May 2027. The total contract value is estimated at £5.7 million, with the contract period planned from 1st May 2027 to 30th April 2029, including potential renewal options extending to 2031.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in public security and law enforcement services. It provides a competitive environment for suppliers that are financially stable and possess relevant experience in delivering comprehensive security solutions. The opportunity is ideal for companies looking to expand their operations within the United Kingdom's utilities sector. As TransPennine Trains Limited operates as a public undertaking, this contract offers the potential for establishing long-term partnerships and contributing significantly to business growth within this domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Station Security Services for TPT

Notice Description

TPT is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced and financially robust Supplier to deliver Station Security Services across 7 of TPT's managed stations and additional locations. This contract will replace the current arrangements which expire on 1st May 2027 and is critical to maintaining safe, compliant, and customer focused operations. The contract will be managed by the Safeguarding & Crime Prevention Directorate. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Manchester:-Public-security%2C-law-and-order-services./68G62VV4MZ To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/68G62VV4MZ

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06974f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043756-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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

CPV Codes

75240000 - Public security, law and order services

75241000 - Public security services

79700000 - Investigation and security services

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Jul 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2027 - 30 Apr 2029 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
TRANSPENNINE TRAINS LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6LT
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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