Planning

Security Services

TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)

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Planning

22 May 2026 at 15:13

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Wales Rail Limited is in the planning stage of a procurement process for security services, as outlined in a pipeline notice published on 22nd May 2026. The tender, titled "Security Services," covers both planned and reactive security measures across the network, including office locations, anti-social behaviour and counter-terrorism patrols, event support, engineering unit stabling security, depot security and patrols, and graffiti patrols. This procurement is categorised under the services industry and is set to take place in the UK region, with a specific focus on Wales. The contract period is planned from 1st March 2027 to 1st March 2031, with an estimated gross value of £6,000,000. A future notice is expected by 31st July 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in security services and surveillance systems to expand their operations within the transportation sector, specifically in Wales. Ideal candidates would be companies with a track record in providing security services to large networks or those with experience in managing comprehensive security measures for public authorities. The process offers a lucrative contract valued in millions, allowing successful bidders to secure a significant project that enhances credibility and opens doors to future opportunities in the public sector. With the procurement method being a planned tender, businesses have the chance to prepare adequately and position themselves as competitive bidders.

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Notice Title

Security Services

Notice Description

Planned and reactive security services across the Network. The current remit includes office locations, Anti-social behaviour and counter terrorism patrols, Event support , Engineering unit Stabling security, Depot security and patrols, graffiti patrols.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a213
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048205-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

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


CPV Codes

35120000 - Surveillance and security systems and devices

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £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
1 Mar 2027 - 1 Mar 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

Further Information

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