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FRH - AWC Train Planning Software & Services Tender

FIRST RAIL HOLDINGS LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Jul 2026 at 14:22

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

15 Dec 2025 at 17:59

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "FRH - AWC Train Planning Software & Services Tender" was initiated by FIRST RAIL HOLDINGS LIMITED, a private utility company based in London. This procurement focused on replacing an existing train planning system with a modern solution to enhance operational safety and efficiency in rail services. The contract award stage was completed with SIGNATURE RAIL LIMITED as the selected supplier. The tender was conducted under a competitive flexible procedure. Key dates included the award notice published on 15 July 2026, with a contract period commencing on 25 September 2026 and extending up to 24 September 2031, with a possible two-year extension. This tender falls within the railway traffic control software category, with implementation across the United Kingdom.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for enterprises in the software and rail operations sector, particularly those experienced in integrating digital solutions with existing infrastructure. Companies that can provide robust, scalable, and innovative train planning technologies while offering comprehensive support, training, and maintenance services will find this opportunity well-aligned with their capabilities. Signature Rail Limited, as an SME, exemplifies the type of business positioned to leverage such contracts to expand their market presence, utilising their experience in the UK rail sector to deliver scalable solutions and future-proof the railway operations for clients like FIRST RAIL HOLDINGS LIMITED.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FRH - AWC Train Planning Software & Services Tender

Notice Description

This contract is for the procurement of a train planning solution to replace an existing end-of-life system and ensure the continued safe, efficient and resilient delivery of rail operations. The solution will provide a comprehensive platform to support timetable planning, operational management and business continuity requirements, whilst integrating with existing rostering, control and other operational systems. The scope of the contract includes the supply, implementation, configuration, integration, training, support and ongoing maintenance of the solution.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: This will be additional peripheral software & services that may arise from the provision of the main train planning services.

Renewal: A five-year contract will be awarded with the option to extend for a maximum of two years, in one-year increments.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f622
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066810-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48140000 - Railway traffic control software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,443,154 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,443,154 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,443,154 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
25 Sep 2026 - 24 Sep 2031 Over 5 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
FIRST RAIL HOLDINGS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W2 1AF
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIGNATURE RAIL LIMITED

Further Information

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