Planning

Video Surveillance Systems (VSS) Renewals for Front of House

SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY LIMITED

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Planning

26 May 2026 at 11:16

Summary of the contracting process

South Western Railway Limited, a public undertaking based in London, is planning a procurement process for the renewal of Video Surveillance Systems (VSS) for their Front of House operations. This competitive flexible procedure falls under the utilities sector, specifically focusing on services related to closed-circuit television apparatus, video-surveillance systems, alarm system installations, and software support services. The procurement stage is currently in planning, with the process officially announced on 26th May 2026 and a future notice scheduled for 15th June 2026. The contract period is set to commence on 13th October 2026 and conclude on 12th April 2028, with an estimated gross value of £8,400,000.

This procurement presents robust growth opportunities for businesses specialising in security technology, alarm system installations, and software support. Companies experienced in delivering comprehensive video surveillance systems and seeking to engage in large utility sector contracts would find this opportunity well-suited. The selective procurement method indicates that qualified and competitive vendors might gain a significant portfolio enhancement, aligning with the specific needs of South Western Railway Limited's security infrastructure upgrades. Participation in such a substantial project can position businesses as key players in the public transport security solutions market.

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Notice Title

Video Surveillance Systems (VSS) Renewals for Front of House

Notice Description

Provision of video Surveillance Systems (VSS) Renewals for Front of House

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a33c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048640-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

45 - Construction work

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

32231000 - Closed-circuit television apparatus

32323500 - Video-surveillance system

45312000 - Alarm system and antenna installation work

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Oct 2026 - 12 Apr 2028 1-2 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
SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9LQ
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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