Planning

Crowd Management Services

TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)

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Planning

22 May 2026 at 15:12

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Wales Rail Limited, a utility buyer operating under Welsh devolved regulations, is planning a procurement titled "Crowd Management Services" aimed at enhancing crowd management and customer service across its railway network. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 31 July 2026, indicating a forthcoming opportunity. This procurement falls under the services category and will cover areas such as security services, public security, janitorial services, event management, and non-scheduled passenger transport. The contract period is planned from 31 January 2027 to 31 January 2031, with a project budget grossing £4.8 million. The entire procurement is anticipated to benefit from an engagement at locations within the UK, particularly the region of Pontypridd, Wales.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing diverse crowd management and customer service solutions. Companies with expertise in security or event services would find this an ideal chance to contribute significantly to Transport for Wales Rail's operations, especially in support of large-scale events or during disruptions in service. The comprehensive nature of the services sought indicates a suitable fit for businesses with robust experience in large public venues, transport logistics, or customer-focused solutions, allowing them to leverage their capabilities to support a critical public transport infrastructure project.

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Notice Title

Crowd Management Services

Notice Description

The Supplier will assist in the planning, management and development of all crowd management responsibilities that are undertaken across the entire railway network as well as customer service. This can range from large scale major events to any miscellaneous activities that require a crowd management or customer service presence (e.g major disruptive engineering work, passenger assist, support during lift outages, disruption of any type).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a212
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048203-2026
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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport

75241000 - Public security services

79710000 - Security services

79952000 - Event services

98341130 - Janitorial 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
22 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jul 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jan 2027 - 31 Jan 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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