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First Rail, SWR & GWR Ticket Issuing System (TIS) Procurement

FIRST RAIL HOLDINGS LIMITED

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29 Jan 2024 at 13:34

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23 Jan 2024 at 13:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "First Rail, SWR & GWR Ticket Issuing System (TIS) Procurement" is underway. The buying organization, FIRST RAIL HOLDINGS LIMITED, based in London, United Kingdom, is seeking services in the transportation category. This tender involves the provision of TIS software licences, support, and maintenance for both Station Ticket Office and On-Board Portable Devices. The procurement stage is currently active with a tender deadline of 20th February 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in transportation services, particularly those experienced in UK rail passenger TIS delivery. The procurement method is a selective negotiated procedure with opportunities for framework agreements and direct TOC contracts. Businesses with capabilities in software licensing, support and SLA provision, and hardware maintenance should consider applying. The key deadlines for expression of interest (EoI) and prequalification submissions are set for 20th February 2024 and 23rd February 2024, respectively.

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Notice Title

First Rail, SWR & GWR Ticket Issuing System (TIS) Procurement

Notice Description

FRH framework & two direct agreements (GWR/SWR) for the provision of Ticket Issuing System (TIS) software licences, full software and hardware support and maintenance, and option to procure hardware, for both Station Ticket Office and On-Board Portable Devices for the duration of the contracts.

Lot Information

Lot 1

We are seeking a single Ticket Issuing System (TIS) solution for software licences, full software and hardware support and maintenance, and option to procure hardware, for both Station Ticket Office and On-Board Portable Devices. The TIS will be used by our On Board Commercial Guards and Revenue Protection (retail and inspection of tickets) and Station-based retailing which can be used in a mobile capacity. The contract would be based on a known quantity of On Board devices with a costed option for Station-based retail with enhanced functionality (such as full range of season tickets, refunds and aftersales). The quantity requirement for Station-based retailing is still being finalised for SWR so this is being shown as a range. The quantity requirement for SWR are as follows: 400 On Board Devices. Station-based retailing is still being finalised for SWR so this is being shown as a range, 200 - 285. The quantity requirements for GWR are as follows: 720 On Board Devices; up to 170 Station Ticket Office. The final commercial solution should include pricing options for the following: * TIS software licence * Support and SLA * Enablement and access to TOC operatives to the Software * Optional devices hardware with options for maintenance and spares provision. Three contracts will be required as follow: * 1 x FRH Framework Agreement, 5 years with the option for further (2) two 12 months extension * 1 x Direct TOC contract for SWR, 3+2 Years, with quoted option for 5+2 (subject to commercials) * 1 x Direct TOC contract for GWR, 4 years, until March 2028, with 3 rolling periods from 25th June 2025 FirstGroup is looking for a capable supply partner with an excellent track record in delivery of UK rail passenger TIS. The supplier will need to demonstrate innovation, will share an element of the risk around delivery costs/timeframes and has strong processes in place to ensure value for money. Additional information: The deadline for EoI (expressions of Interest) and submitting PQQs is as follows: EoI submission deadline = 20/02/24 (15:00) PQQ submission deadline = 23/02/24 (15:00)

Renewal: Three contracts will be required as follow: * 1 x FRH Framework Agreement, 5 years with the option for further (2) two 12 months extension * 1 x Direct TOC contract for SWR, 3+2 Years, with quoted option for max 5+2 Years (subject to commercials) * 1 x Direct TOC contract for GWR, 4 years, until March 2028, with 3 rolling periods from 25th June 2025

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0433c2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002919-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIRST RAIL HOLDINGS LIMITED
Contact Name
Ana Gair
Contact Email
ana.gair@firstrail.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W2 1AF
Post Town
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Hyde Park
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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