Scope
Description
First Greater Western trading as GWR are seeking to establish a contract for the provision of manned guarding security services.
Total value (estimated)
- £500,000 excluding VAT
- £600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 15 January 2026 to 14 January 2028
- Possible extension to 14 January 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
An optional extension of 2 years (1+1) after initial 3 year period.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79710000 - Security services
Contract locations
- UKK - South West (England)
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
24 September 2025, 11:00pm
Tender submission deadline
1 October 2025, 11:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
28 November 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 55% |
| Price | Price | 40% |
| Contract submission | Quality | 5% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://procurement.gwr.com/tenders
Technical specifications to be met
https://procurement.gwr.com/tenders
Contracting authority
FIRST GREATER WESTERN LIMITED
- Companies House: 05113733
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXVG-2764-GZCQ
Milford House 1 Milford Street
Wiltshire
SN1 1HL
United Kingdom
Contact name: Procurement
Email: procurement@gwr.com
Region: UKK14 - Swindon
Organisation type: Private utility