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Physical Security Guarding, Reception & Associated Services

Transport for London

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Transport for London

Buyer Address: 5 Endeavour Square, London, UKI41, E20 1JN, United Kingdom

Contact Email: SMBOneFM@tfl.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
selective
Value
222900000.0 GBP
Gross: 267480000 GBP
Published
23 Jul 2025, 12:46
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
79710000 - Security services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

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.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://s1-eu.ariba.com/Sourcing/Main/aw?awh=r&awssk=9fOyzhvRMDTRECVg&realm=TfL

Link Description: 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

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042374-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: Yes

Lot 1 Options: The contract shall include the ability for TfL to procure additional services to address - for example - new requirements, special events.

Lot 1 Value: GBP 222,900,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 267,480,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-07-26T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2031-07-25T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Commercial

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Health Safety Quality Environment

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Responsible Procurement (RP)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Legal compliance

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: 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

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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