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Planning

27 Jul 2026 at 11:33

Summary of the contracting process

South Western Railway Limited is currently in the planning stage for an open tender process titled "Emergency medical services at stations." The procurement aims to secure the provision of emergency medical services at specific stations across regions UKI, UKJ, and UKK in the United Kingdom. The procurement is critical for the safety and well-being of railway passengers and staff and falls under the industry category of medical and paramedical services. Key dates include a future notice date on 30th September 2026, with the contract period scheduled from 1st November 2026 to 31st October 2028, with a potential extension until 31st October 2029. The procurement process aligns with legislative framework UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those providing emergency medical and paramedical services. Companies specialising in medical staffing, paramedical training, and emergency response management would find this contract especially relevant. The open procedure offers an excellent chance for small and medium enterprises to compete, as the tender is suitable for SMEs and above the threshold, ensuring a rigorous yet accessible competitive process. With a gross contract value of £1,255,200, this procurement provides a lucrative prospect for businesses aiming to expand their service offerings in the utilities sector through strategic partnerships with a major public undertaking like South Western Railway Limited.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Emergency medical services at stations

Notice Description

Provision of emergency medical services at specific stations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d436
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070752-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel

85142000 - Paramedical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,046,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Sep 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2028 2-3 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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