Planning

Security services to support customer's operation of the South Western Railway

SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY LIMITED

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Planning

26 May 2026 at 15:51

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

South Western Railway Limited, a public undertaking based in London, is planning a selective procurement process to secure security services that will support its operations. This procurement, under the title "Security Services to Support Customer's Operation of the South Western Railway", falls within the services sector, specifically under the CPV code 79710000 for security services. The planned contract covers regions UKI, UKJ, and UKK in the United Kingdom, with a contract period starting on 1st August 2027 and ending on 31st July 2030, with a possible extension until 31st July 2032. The total contract value is estimated at £13,000,000, grossing £15,600,000. The procurement follows a competitive, above-threshold, special regime for utilities and is currently at the planning stage.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses within the security services industry to gain a significant long-term contract with a major public transport operator. Companies that have experience in providing comprehensive security solutions, particularly those familiar with the demands of the transport sector, would be well-suited to compete for this tender. By engaging in this procurement, businesses have the chance to enhance their portfolio and establish or strengthen their presence in the lucrative transport security services market, especially within the specified UK regions. The selective procurement method indicates that firms with a proven track record of excellence and the ability to meet specific framework requirements should consider this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Security services to support customer's operation of the South Western Railway

Notice Description

Provision of security services to support customer's operation of the South Western Railway

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a4b8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049163-2026
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
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,000,000 £10M-£100M
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
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2027 - 31 Jul 2030 3-4 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
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
TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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