Security Services

Nexus (Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive)
North East
Open procedure
1 December 2025 to 30 November 2028

The contract involves the deployment of manned guarding at multiple sites and roving security patrols across a light rail Metro system. The service is designed to deter, detect, and respond to security threats to ensure the safety of the network and its passengers. The provider is responsible for the administration and training of security operatives to meet specific rail safety standards.

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Awarded value: £14.7m; As published
Published: 23 April 2025
Awarded: 12 November 2025; STM Group (UK) Limited
Contract length: 36 months; Ends 30 November 2028

What the contract covers

Service contract

Provision of manned guarding and roving security patrol services for light rail transport systems and associated public infrastructure sites.

Manned guarding at multiple sites across the Tyne and Wear light rail Metro System
Roving security patrols across the Tyne and Wear light rail Metro System
Deterring, detecting and responding effectively to threats affecting the safety and security of Nexus and its customers
Training and administration of security operatives
Delivery by bidders who are members of the R/CAS (Rail and Community Safety Accreditation Scheme)

Terms and requirements

Contract type: Service contract
Procedure: Open procedure
Initial term: 36 months
Extensions: 12 months + 12 months
Longest it can run: 60 months
Contract dates: 1 December 2025 to 30 November 2028
Certifications asked for: Rail and Community Safety Accreditation Scheme
Lots: 1
Suitable for SMEs: Yes
Category: Services
CPV codes: 79710000

Services in this contract

Static manned guardingMain service£182k typicalManned guarding at multiple sites across light rail system
Mobile security patrols£363k typicalRoving security patrols across the light rail system

Lifecycle

Published
23 April 2025
Contract awardedto STM Group (UK) Limited
12 November 2025
Contract starts
1 December 2025
Contract ends
30 November 2028

The buyer

Nexus (Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive)

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STM Group (UK) Limited

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Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/320861/security-services
Buyer reference: NEX25/08
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-05069a
Last checked: 5 November 2026

Nexus (Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive). Security Services. Contract award, 23 April 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/320861/security-services (accessed 5 November 2026).