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Security Services

Transport for Wales Rail Limited (Utility Buyer)(buyer)

Published
Published 22 May 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 14 January 2027 (62 days left)

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Overview

Transport for Wales Rail Limited is seeking a single, integrated security service covering stations, depots, and on-train operations across the network, valued at an estimated £18,000,000. The contract will deliver planned and reactive security through a flexible, intelligence-led deployment model to protect passengers, employees, and the travelling public, with flexibility to adjust requirements during the term. Revenue protection and event security are excluded from the scope, and bids must be submitted by 14 January 2027.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Services
Estimated value
£18,000,000
Procedure
Competitive flexible procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
22 May 2026
Questions by
14 December 2026
Deadline
14 January 2027
Classification (CPV)
Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and securityGuard services

Competition and scoring criteria

Expected competition

4

Median bids on comparable tenders

Open and restricted tenders in Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security drew a median of 4 bids over the last 24 months; 21% received only one.

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Price 30% · Quality 70%

  • Technical60%
  • Commercial30%
  • Social Value10%

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Market context

Typical award in Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

£73,982

Median of 18,935 awards in the last 24 months

Transport for Wales Rail Limited (Utility Buyer) in the last 12 months

36

contracts awarded, worth £150,542,849 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract Notice

    2 November 2026

  2. Prior Information Notice

    1 June 2026

  3. Prior Information Notice

    22 May 2026

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