Southern Region Strategic Crime Intelligence, Security and Welfare Service
Network Rail Infrastructure Limited · Central government
In brief
Network Rail Infrastructure Limited awarded security work to Lingwood Security Management Limited and Black Diamond Security Ltd on 18 May 2026.
It is split into 2 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
Lot 1What this lot coversLot 1 – Lineside Patrolling encompasses predominantly mobile operatives patrolling a defined geographical area to act as a deterrent, report witnessed crimes and gather intelligence of crime hotspots or security weak points, acting on these where appropriate. | Security | — |
Lot 2What this lot coversLot 2 – Welfare Services encompasses predominantly static and mobile operatives (welfare officers) patrolling station platforms and roaming between hotspots to act on observed risks of vulnerable people, and act as a deterrent to anti-social behaviour. | Security | — |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lingwood Security Management Limited (SME) 4 bids received | Lot 1 | £30,000,000 | |
| Black Diamond Security Ltd (SME) 4 bids received | Lot 2 | £40,000,000 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Contract award notice · notice 049816-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
252Awards
89Suppliers it has used most for security
- Black Diamond Security Ltd1 contract
- Lingwood Security Management Limited1 contract
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From notice 049816-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 27 May 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.