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title: "Rail Trespass Prevention - Market Engagement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ee8d"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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# Rail Trespass Prevention - Market Engagement

Buyer: NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ee8d

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Northern Trains Limited involves an engagement opportunity for innovative solutions under the title "Rail Trespass Prevention - Market Engagement." This project falls within the industry category of surveillance and security systems and devices, and is located in the UK regions of UKC and UKD. Currently in the planning stage, the process includes a market engagement notice inviting suppliers to participate in briefing calls on the 15th and 27th of January 2026. The deadline for expressing interest in these briefing sessions is set for February 27, 2026, while the contract period is slated from 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2027. This procurement aims to address challenges related to unauthorised rail trespass, enhancing the safety and efficiency of rail operations without the need for costly physical barriers.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in surveillance and security technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that develop innovative security solutions compliant with safety and data regulations are particularly well-suited to compete. Potential suppliers have the chance to offer solutions that improve the detection and prevention of unauthorised access to railway platforms, providing value through advanced systems that eliminate the need for staff intervention and cumbersome physical barriers. Engaging in this process could not only lead to new revenue streams but also establish partnerships and recognition within the rail transport sector in the United Kingdom.

## Notice

Background For authorised persons, station platforms can act as essential access points to the network allowing Network Rail and contractors to walk safely to signalling equipment and other line side assets. Unfortunately, they can also act as access points for unauthorised people who use platform ends as a means to trespass. Trespass on UK railways from April 2023 - March 2024 resulted in 908,000 delay minutes across over 1900 incidents, directly impacting our customers , representing a 15% increase on the previous year. Those who trespass are putting themselves and others at risk; in the same period, there were 10 deaths on mainline rail as a result of trespass. Trespassers come from a range of demographics, but are primarily young people between 12 and 20 years old, and adult males. Traditional means of keeping unauthorised persons from walking off the platform end include the use of gates and anti-trespass panels (sometimes known as "witches' hats"). They present a physical barrier that can be easily bypassed. They are also expensive to install and maintain due to the required safety regulations when working on or near the line, and for planning and materials. In staffed stations, the presence of staff can act as a deterrent; however, these staff are often busy with other critical and safety-critical duties. In addition, a significant number of UK rail stations are unstaffed; there is no human presence to deter or prevent trespass. The Challenge Northern are keen to understand what solutions there are in the market that will improve how we can: * Detect and prevent unauthorised persons from accessing the rail network via station platform ends without the need for expensive physical barriers. * Avoid, or remove, the need for operator staff intervention when trespass is detected. Solutions will need to: * Be compliant to any relevant safety regulations. * Be compliant with data and information security regulations. * Ensure access is still available for authorised persons

### Planning Information

Northern would like to invite any suppliers who have innovative solutions to the problem outlined to register their interest to attend two briefing calls hosted by the Innovation Manager & Procurement Manager to explain the requirements in more detail.
The briefing calls will be hosted on Teams on 15/01/2026 11.00am - 12.00pm & 27/01/2026 11.00am - 12.00pm for all suppliers to attend. The session will consist of the Innovation Manager giving an overview of the challenges Northern faces in this area.
If you are interested in partaking in this briefing call please send an expression of interest to Alex Ashman (alexander.ashman@northernrailway.co.uk)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079636-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED |
| Locality | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO1 6JT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Micklegate |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35120000 - Surveillance and security systems and devices

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2025 at 10:55 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079636-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079636-2025
  4th December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/

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