Tender

Provision of a Fleet and Asset Management System

DIRECT RAIL SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

08 Dec 2025 at 14:03

Tender

05 Dec 2025 at 16:10

PlanningUpdate

14 Oct 2025 at 14:27

Planning

14 Oct 2025 at 14:08

Summary of the contracting process

Direct Rail Services Limited is actively seeking suppliers for the provision of a Fleet and Asset Management System, as outlined in the active tender titled "Provision of a Fleet and Asset Management System." Classified under the software package and information systems category, this procurement process is being conducted using a selective procurement method, specifically a competitive flexible procedure not subject to traditional UK procurement legislation parameters. Interested bidders must register their intent by 15:00 on 15th December 2025. Following this, shortlisted candidates will proceed to a second stage early in January 2026, culminating in an award period set to end by 17th February 2026. The project is based in the United Kingdom and carried out by Direct Rail Services Limited, headquartered in Carlisle.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those with expertise in fleet and asset management systems. The contract, valued at £2 million net of VAT, is particularly favourable for SMEs and VCSEs seeking to expand their footprint in the rail industry. The successful bidder will engage in a long-term partnership starting from April 2026, potentially extending up to six years, thereby providing ample scope for growth and development within this sector. The detailed points-based award criteria ensure a fair selection process, encouraging innovative solutions that align with Direct Rail Services' objective to enhance operational efficiency and data management capabilities.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Fleet and Asset Management System

Notice Description

To obtain further information, including all documentation, please follow these steps: 1. Log in to the supplier portal at: https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome 2. Locate the opportunity using 'Find Opportunities' 3. Click Register Interest, and Confirm. 4. The opportunity will be available to view within a few minutes of registering your interest via the 'My Proposals and Quotes' area of the portal.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extension of contract is permitted up to a total contract term of 6 years.

Planning Information

As part of this process, we are hosting a Supplier Engagement Day on Monday, 27th October. To be invited, suppliers must complete the engagement form attached or contact us through the Atamis portal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cc76
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080631-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
30 Apr 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DIRECT RAIL SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Fran Webster
Contact Email
fran.webster@ntsglobal.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA6 4SJ
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Dalston and Burgh
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Further Information

Notice Documents

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