---
title: "Security services to support customer's operation of the South Western Railway"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a4b8"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY LIMITED"
published: "2026-05-26"
---

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

Buyer: SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a4b8

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049163-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2027 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 9LQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | Borough & Bankside |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | 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

- 26 May 2026 at 15:51 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049163-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049163-2026
  26th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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