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Rail Operating system and Software support

SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

13 Mar 2026 at 16:08

Award

19 Jan 2026 at 12:01

Award

19 Jan 2026 at 11:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves South Western Railway Limited, headquartered in London, seeking services related to a rail operating system and software support. The contract has been awarded to Worldline IT Services UK Limited and involves the provision of IT services, including stock and crew rostering and train planning for train services. This direct award covers an interim period while a partial replacement system is implemented. The procurement followed a Direct Award method due to technical reasons and exclusive rights, and addresses utilities under a special regime. The contract commenced on 30th January 2026, with a projected end date of 31st August 2027, although renewal options exist. Key awards occurred on 19th January 2026, with a contract signed on the 30th of January 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in consulting, software development, and support. Companies operating large-scale services, like Worldline IT Services UK Limited, are well-suited to leverage their capabilities in such technical and integrated projects, given the high value and critical nature of the operating systems involved. With a contract value of £1,805,387, there are prospects for subcontracting and collaborative development with other businesses in the industry. It also highlights the potential for scalability in infrastructure planning and technical support within the rail industry, underlining opportunities for long-term partnerships in service delivery and systems development. Businesses poised for technical collaboration, systems integration, and innovative IT solutions will find this tender particularly attractive for growth and expansion.

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Notice Title

Rail Operating system and Software support

Notice Description

Provision of a platform to allow stock and crew rostering and train planning for delivery of the train service. Direct award for an interim period to allow continuity of service whilst a partial replacement system is implemented and the remainder is tendered.

Procurement Information

A Direct Award to SWRLs incumbent service provider of a business critical system, to ensure compliant contract mechanism based on the original FRH Affiliate Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060888
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023177-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£1,805,387 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,805,387 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jan 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9LQ
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WORLDLINE IT SERVICES

Further Information

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