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Stansted Express AirRail e-commerce retailing including consumer and trade

GA TRAINS LIMITED

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01 Oct 2025 at 19:30

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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01 Oct 2025 at 19:24

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

GA Trains Limited has completed a direct procurement process to award a contract for the Stansted Express AirRail e-commerce retailing service, awarded to RE: Internet Systems Limited. This service involves IT consulting, software development, internet, and support tailored for the Stansted Express AirRail retailing system. Located in London, GA Trains Limited conducted this procurement under a special regime for utilities. The award was finalised on 1st October 2025, with a contract start date slated for 16th October 2025, lasting until 15th October 2028. The contract, valued at £2,138,400 gross, includes potential options for minor developmental work over its duration.

This contract presents a robust opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those experienced in e-commerce and custom software solutions, to leverage their skills and expand within the transport sector. The direct award process indicates a need for bespoke solutions closely integrated with existing systems, suggesting that companies familiar with complex technical interfaces and systems integration would be particularly well-suited to compete for such opportunities in the future. Although the procurement for this project is complete, similar projects with equally relevant needs may arise, offering growth prospects for technologically advanced service providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Stansted Express AirRail e-commerce retailing including consumer and trade

Notice Description

A service that supports GA Trains limited with Stansted Express AirRail e-commerce retailing including consumer and trade.

Procurement Information

Bespoke technical solution for ticket retailing linked into ticketing machines at Stansted Airport with numerous technical interfaces with other systems. Any change of supplier would take significant time to openly procure and mobilise with a need to develop a bespoke software and hardware solution.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a64c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061515-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,782,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
15 Oct 2025 - 15 Oct 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GA TRAINS LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@dftoperator.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
Post Town
South 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
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RE: INTERNET SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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