Scope
Description
The scope is Provision of Manned Security Services Great Western Railway (GWR) locations within its West Region to ensure the safety and protection of people, assets and premises.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £500,000 excluding VAT
- £600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
8 December 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
9 December 2025
Standstill period
- End: 18 December 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
6 January 2026
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)
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79710000 - Security services
Contract locations
- UKK - South West (England)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Supplier
UNIVERSAL SUPPORT SERVICES GROUP (USSG) LTD
- Companies House: 10289772
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDVW-1575-RPBM
Unit 17, Hurstfield Industrial estate, Hurst Street
STOCKPORT
SK5 7BB
United Kingdom
Email: info@ussgl.co.uk
Website: http://www.ussgl.co.uk
Region: UKD35 - Greater Manchester South East
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
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
Email: procurement@gwr.com
Region: UKK14 - Swindon
Organisation type: Private utility