Planning

Provision of Ticketing Retailing Equipment and Support Services

NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED

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Planning

22 May 2025 at 12:43

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Northern Trains Limited, operating as a public authority central government entity, is in the planning stage for a forthcoming procurement process involving the provision of ticketing retailing equipment and support services. This procurement is relevant to the goods category under the utilities special regime, and targets the railway industry. It covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom, specifically UKC, UKD, and UKE. Although this is a preliminary notice and not a call for competition, the tender's planning document was published on 22 May 2025, with further details expected by 01 July 2025. The contract's scheduled period runs from 01 July 2026 to 30 June 2031.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in ticketing and railway equipment to demonstrate their expertise and contribute to the enhancement of railway services. Companies with capabilities in delivering high-quality, reliable ticketing solutions and support services, especially those with experience in railway equipment such as ticket-validation and ticket-issuing machines, as well as repair and maintenance services, would find this opportunity attractive. The contract involves supplying and supporting equipment for use onboard and at station locations, showcasing an avenue for significant commercial growth and partnership within the UK railway sector. Potential suppliers should stay informed of future updates to seize this promising opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Ticketing Retailing Equipment and Support Services

Notice Description

Northern is intending to initiate a future procurement process for the Provision of Ticketing Retailing Equipment and Support Services for use onboard rail services and at station locations. Suppliers will be expected to demonstrate proven expertise in the delivery of ticketing solutions in the rail environment, the ability to deliver high-quality and reliable services, and the flexibility to support varying operational requirements. This notice does not constitute a call for competition but is intended to inform the market of a potential future opportunity. Interested suppliers are encouraged to monitor forthcoming publications for further details.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051dbc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024840-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

30123100 - Ticket-validation machines

30144200 - Ticket-issuing machines

34940000 - Railway equipment

50220000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 6JT
Post Town
York
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Micklegate
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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