Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bc8-b921-7295-adfc-c1024d9af68e/rail-trespass-prevention-market-engagement pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Rail Trespass Prevention - Market Engagement [Northern Trains Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/northern-trains-limited) Estimated value Not stated Published 4 Dec 2025 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Below-threshold contract Buyers cannot shortlist bidders on suitability before tenders are in, so everyone gets to submit a bid (except some larger works contracts). [Procurement Act 2023, section 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85) - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender ### Background For authorised persons, station platforms can act as essential access points to the network allowing Network Rail and contractors to walk safely to signalling equipment and other line side assets. Unfortunately, they can also act as access points for unauthorised people who use platform ends as a means to trespass. Trespass on UK railways from April 2023 - March 2024 resulted in 908,000 delay minutes across over 1900 incidents, directly impacting our customers , representing a 15% increase on the previous year. Those who trespass are putting themselves and others at risk; in the same period, there were 10 deaths on mainline rail as a result of trespass. Trespassers come from a range of demographics, but are primarily young people between 12 and 20 years old, and adult males. Traditional means of keeping unauthorised persons from walking off the platform end include the use of gates and anti-trespass panels (sometimes known as "witches' hats"). They present a physical barrier that can be easily bypassed. They are also expensive to install and maintain due to the required safety regulations when working on or near the line, and for planning and materials. In staffed stations, the presence of staff can act as a deterrent; however, these staff are often busy with other critical and safety-critical duties. In addition, a significant number of UK rail stations are unstaffed; there is no human presence to deter or prevent trespass. ### The Challenge Northern are keen to understand what solutions there are in the market that will improve how we can: - Detect and prevent unauthorised persons from accessing the rail network via station platform ends without the need for expensive physical barriers. - Avoid, or remove, the need for operator staff intervention when trespass is detected. Solutions will need to: - Be compliant to any relevant safety regulations. - Be compliant with data and information security regulations. - Ensure access is still available for authorised persons Read full description ## CPV classification Surveillance and security systems and devices Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-05ee8d-2025-12-04T10:55:09Z [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-05ee8d-2025-12-04T10:55:09Z) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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