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Wales CCTV & Security Services Framework

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited · Central government

In brief

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited has announced plans to buy security work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

It is a framework worth up to £3,200,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 2 years, up to 8 years with extensions, starting 27 November 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Express interest by
11:59pm, Wednesday 19 August 2026

This is the first stage. You register interest now, and shortlisted suppliers are invited to bid later.

Competition

Typical: a median of 3 bids per contract for this buyer (from 28 awards in the last 12 months).

Framework

Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work. The £3,200,000 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.

What the notice says

Network Rail (NR) Wales Route is seeking to create a Framework to manage Security and CCTV services cross the region. One supplier is required to offer a complete security solution covering, but not limited to, the following deliverables: CCTV & RDS Equipment: • Deployment, operation and maintenance of Remote Deployed Systems (RDS) or any other applicable CCTV-based surveillance systems capable of 24hr operation, including alarm functionality & nighttime coverage. • Systems shall include all communications, data connectivity, and associated equipment for effective operation. • All footage to be available for Network Rail to access and review on request within applicable data control…Read the full description
Network Rail (NR) Wales Route is seeking to create a Framework to manage Security and CCTV services cross the region. One supplier is required to offer a complete security solution covering, but not limited to, the following deliverables: CCTV & RDS Equipment: • Deployment, operation and maintenance of Remote Deployed Systems (RDS) or any other applicable CCTV-based surveillance systems capable of 24hr operation, including alarm functionality & nighttime coverage. • Systems shall include all communications, data connectivity, and associated equipment for effective operation. • All footage to be available for Network Rail to access and review on request within applicable data control regulations. • Ad-hoc permanent or semi-permanent remote camera solutions • Maintenance of all surveillance equipment, trailers and associated assets. Patrol Services: • Mobile patrols, static patrols and ad-hoc security deployments across stations, depots, lineside locations and other premises, as required, available 24-7 and 365 days per year. • Security services in support of trespass management, vandalism, anti-social behaviour, theft, station security, suicide prevention/welfare incident management. • Major incidence response where required and expedited response timeline where required. Competence: • Contractor is required to ensure, maintain and report on compliance with all relevant training and licensing (Counter Terrorism Training, HOT/WHAT, Security Industry Authority, Working Time Regulations, Fatigue Management, Personal Track Safety Reporting • Contractor is required to support all reporting activities related to delivery of services, competence management, as defined by Network Rail.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
  4. Register your interest before 11:59pm, Wednesday 19 August 2026. Shortlisted suppliers are then invited to bid.

Timeline

  1. Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 074786-2026

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From notice 074786-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 6 August 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.