--- title: "Security Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05069a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05069a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05069a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05069a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "TYNE AND WEAR PASSENGER TRANSPORT EXECUTIVE T/A NEXUS" published: "2025-11-12" --- # Security Services Buyer: TYNE AND WEAR PASSENGER TRANSPORT EXECUTIVE T/A NEXUS Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05069a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05069a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05069a.json) ## Summary The Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive, operating as Nexus, has awarded a contract for security services across the Tyne and Wear light rail Metro System. The contract, titled "Security Services," falls under the services industry category and is located in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. Key activities include manned guarding at multiple sites, and roving security patrols to maintain safety and deter threats. This procurement, executed through an open competitive flexible procedure, reached the award stage on 12th November 2025, with a contract start date of 1st December 2025. The initial contract period is set for three years, with an optional extension up to a total of five years, highlighting the significance of continuous safety measures for public utilities. This contract presents significant growth opportunities for security service providers, particularly large-scale and SME firms capable of delivering comprehensive security solutions. The successful tenderer, STM Group (UK) Limited, reflects the procurement's commitment to engaging suppliers that meet the set economic and technical criteria. Businesses specialising in security services with capabilities in threat detection and response, as well as those accredited under the Rail and Community Safety Accreditation Scheme (R/CAS), stand to benefit from similar tenders. The potential for contract renewal provides a platform for service continuity and business expansion across the North East, UK, driving long-term partnerships with Nexus. ## Notice Contract award for the provision of manned guarding at multiple sites and roving security patrols across the Tyne and Wear light rail Metro System as well as to deter, detect, and respond effectively to threats affecting the safety and security of Nexus and its customers. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: The term of this Contract is for an initial period of 3 years, Nexus shall have the discretionary option of extending the term for a further period of 12 months on 2 occasions, the total maximum permissible term is 5 years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073344-2025 | | Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | 27 May 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 12 Nov 2025 | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £13,600,000 | | Lots value | £13,600,000 | | Awards value | £14,671,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Pending | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | TYNE AND WEAR PASSENGER TRANSPORT EXECUTIVE T/A NEXUS | | Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE4 5DE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside | | Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Electoral ward | Arthur's Hill | | Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | STM GROUP (UK | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79710000 - Security services ## Release History - 12 Nov 2025 at 17:41 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073344-2025 - 24 Apr 2025 at 10:22 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016725-2025 - 23 Apr 2025 at 16:12 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016636-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073344-2025 12th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016725-2025 24th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016636-2025 23rd April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.open-uk.org Potential Suppliers must be a registered user on the North East Procurement Organisation procurement portal - 'Open' - to secure free access to procurement documents. Please access at www.open-uk.org ## Notice URLs - http://www.carlislesupportservices.com - http://www.t3security.co.uk - https://www.churchillservices.com/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.nexus.org.uk/ - https://www.stmsecurity.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05069a. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05069a.json.