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Upgrade of Automatic Ticket Gates with EMV Readers, associated software and integration services.

NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED

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28 Jun 2025 at 16:29

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28 Jun 2025 at 16:06

Summary of the contracting process

Northern Trains Limited, a central government public authority, has completed a procurement process for the "Upgrade of Automatic Ticket Gates with EMV Readers, associated software and integration services." This project, crucial to integrating into the Transport for Greater Manchester Bee Network (Phase 1), encompasses regions including Yorkshire and Humber (UKE), North East (UKC), North West (UKD), and East Midlands (UKF). The procurement was conducted through a direct award process, given that the required supplies and services could only be provided by Cubic Transportation Systems Limited due to their exclusive rights. The award was made public on 28th June 2025, with the contract period commencing from 10th July 2025 and concluding on 31st December 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in software development, payment systems, and rail infrastructure to explore similar prospects in the public utility sector. Large-scale enterprises specializing in ticket-validation technology and integration services are particularly well-suited to benefit from such contracts. By engaging in these projects, businesses can reinforce their market presence and establish long-term partnerships within the public transportation sector, broadening their portfolio and reaching new geographical markets across the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

Upgrade of Automatic Ticket Gates with EMV Readers, associated software and integration services.

Notice Description

Upgrade of Automatic Ticket Gates (ATGs) with EMV (Europay, Mastercard and Visa) readers and associated software. This will allow integration into the into the Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) Bee Network (Phase 1). The contract will upgrade existing ATG equipment and software to allow payment transactions to integrate into the TfGM Account-Based Ticketing (ABT) scheme. The activities will include as minimum: * Software development. * Upgrade of payment readers to accept contactless EMV physical and virtual cards on devices alongside existing fare media * Deployment of a supplier middle office. * Integration from the supplier middle office to the TfGM Secure Middle Office (SMO). * PCI certification. * Supply & Install of EMV readers. * Commissioning of devices for use at various stations on the operating networks of Northern Trains Limited 'NTL', TransPenine Trains Limited 'TPT', and First Trenitalia West Coast Rail Limited 'Avanti'.

Procurement Information

The supplies and services can only be supplied only by the particular supplier because the supplier owns the copyright and the IPR in the relevant software and equipment. The absence of competition is not the result of an artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055580
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035935-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

30123100 - Ticket-validation machines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,592,485 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@northernrailway.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Micklegate
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CUBIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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