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Provision of Smart ticket validators

SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY LIMITED

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13 Mar 2026 at 16:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by South Western Railway Limited involves the provision of smart ticket validators for gatelines across its network, with a focus on enhancing operational efficiency. Categorised under 'goods', this initiative is directly awarded to VIX Technology UK Limited without competition due to its below-threshold nature. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with key contract dates set between 1st April 2026 and 31st May 2027, potentially extending until 31st July 2028. Deliveries are scheduled across various UK regions including London and Surrey.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in ticket-validation machines and related technologies. SMEs, particularly those in the tech or transportation sectors aiming to expand their footprint in public transportation systems, would find this contract appealing. By aligning with the upgrade requirements of major rail networks, companies can increase their market share and establish long-term partnerships within the public undertaking sector. The ability to innovate and tailor smart solutions is crucial to compete in this domain.

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Notice Title

Provision of Smart ticket validators

Notice Description

To provide ticket validators for SWR's gatelines across the network .

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066a48
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023173-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£334,463 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 May 2027 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
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

VIX TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

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