--- title: "Physical Security Guarding, Reception & Associated Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05067f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05067f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05067f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05067f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON" published: "2025-07-23" --- # Physical Security Guarding, Reception & Associated Services Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05067f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05067f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05067f.json) ## Summary Transport for London (TfL) is the buyer in an active procurement process for "Physical Security Guarding, Reception & Associated Services". This selective, competitive tender is part of the services industry category and focuses on various security-related activities across TfL's sites including the London Underground and London Transport Museum. Located in the London region, the procurement is currently in the tender stage. It started on 23rd July 2025, with expressions of interest due by 1st September 2025. Interested parties must register and submit their responses electronically via TfL's SAP Ariba system. The contract is planned to start on 26th July 2026 with the initial term running till 25th July 2031 with options for extensions. The estimated value over the maximum term of 7 years is £267.48 million. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security services seeking to expand their operations in the public sector. Companies capable of delivering comprehensive security solutions including management, supervision, and emergency response will be particularly well-suited. The procurement method involves a competitive flexible procedure, where up to five suppliers will be invited to submit full tenders after the initial selection stage. This opens up substantial growth prospects for businesses capable of delivering high-quality security services, with a focus on technical capability, pricing, and compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards. Strong emphasis is placed on responsible procurement, making it an ideal opportunity for businesses that prioritise modern slavery, equality, and diversity issues. ## Notice Range of Security related activities across TfL including: security management and supervision; duty management service; static guarding and access control; reception; patrols - internal and external; mobile guarding; security control room operations; life safety system monitoring and testing; CCTV download and export management; fire warden and fire system monitoring and testing; first Aid and defibrillator use; first response, incident response and control; incident investigation and evidence gathering; building pass production and management;, including key management; courier processing, mail scanning and loading bay management; parking management; helpdesk; threat and vulnerability assessment; equipment and radios; I.D. pass production and management; enforcement of Transport for London Byelaws; lock/unlock services; temporary provision of security related equipment (CCTV towers, barriers etc); and ad-hoc security services. (Value in notice is the estimate over a max of 7 years) The scope will cover multiple business units including London Underground, London Overground, RfLI, Head Offices, London Transport Museum, River Piers, Taxi Private Hire and Victoria Coach Station. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Options: The contract shall include the ability for TfL to procure additional services to address - for example - new requirements, special events. Renewal: The terms and conditions will fully detail the extension provisions. The proposed contract will be for an initial period of 5 years with an option to extend for up to a maximum of 2 years. ### Planning Information TfL invites suppliers to participate in this Preliminary Market Engagement exercise by completing a Market Survey Questionnaire (MSQ). All feedback received will be treated confidentially and will help to shape the upcoming procurement opportunity. Information on the engagement process and the procurement can be found in MSQ documents which will be emailed to interested suppliers. The engagement process consists of the following key steps: 1. Registering Interest - Suppliers who wish to participate should express their interest by emailing SMBOneFM@tfl.gov.uk and quoting 'Physical Security, Reception and Other Services - Registering MSQ interest'. 2. Review and complete the MSQ document which shall be issued to them. 3. Email the completed MSQ document back to SMBOneFM@tfl.gov.uk in an MS Excel format before the deadline of 17:00 on Wednesday 28th May 2025. TfL reserve the right to hold 1-2-1s with suppliers following the submission of the MSQs. We encourage all interested suppliers, regardless of size, to take part in this process. Your insights and expertise will be invaluable in shaping our approach. If you have any questions about the process, please do not hesitate to get in touch : SMBOneFM@tfl.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042374-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 21 Jun 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 25 Jul 2026 - 25 Jul 2031 | | Recurrence | 2030-07-01 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £222,900,000 | | Lots value | £222,900,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR LONDON | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E20 1JN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham | | Local authority | Newham | | Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park | | Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79710000 - Security services ## Release History - 23 Jul 2025 at 12:46 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042374-2025 - 13 Jun 2025 at 09:25 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032159-2025 - 23 Apr 2025 at 15:17 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016615-2025 - 23 Apr 2025 at 14:23 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016586-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042374-2025 23rd July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032159-2025 13th June 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016615-2025 23rd April 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016586-2025 23rd April 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://s1-eu.ariba.com/Sourcing/Main/aw?awh=r&awssk=9fOyzhvRMDTRECVg&realm=TfL The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://s1-eu.ariba.com/Sourcing/Main/ad/selfRegistration?realm=TfL Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via https://s1-eu.ariba.com/Sourcing/Main/ad/selfRegistration?realm=TfL Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address ## Notice URLs - https://s1-eu.ariba.com/Sourcing/Main/ad/selfRegistration?realm=TfL - https://service.ariba.com/Supplier.aw - https://support.ariba.com/Adapt/Ariba_Network_Supplier_Training - https://tfl.gov.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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