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Provision of smart ticket validators

SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY LIMITED

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15 Mar 2026 at 10:11

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13 Mar 2026 at 16:07

Summary of the contracting process

South Western Railway Limited, a public undertaking based in London, UK, has completed a tender process for the provision of smart ticket validators. The contract was awarded on 12th March 2026 to Vix Technology UK Limited, which is located in Surrey, UK. The procurement falls within the goods category, specifically targeting ticket-validation machines. This procurement process did not involve competition as it was a direct procurement undertaken below the threshold. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and is scheduled to end on 31st May 2027, with a possible extension until 31st July 2028 if necessary. The validators are to be delivered across various regions in the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in innovative ticketing solutions and transportation technologies to expand their reach within the railway industry. Companies capable of providing advanced and reliable ticket-validation machinery could find significant growth potential by aligning with public transport entities like South Western Railway Limited. Such contracts promote stability and establish a foothold in sectors requiring cutting-edge technology, thereby making them ideal for SMEs and technology innovators poised to leverage their expertise in smart transportation solutions. Delivery across multiple UK locations amplifies the scope for logistics and distribution partners to engage in strategic partnerships as well.

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Notice Title

Provision of smart ticket validators

Notice Description

To provide ticket validators for SWR's gatelines

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066a48
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023256-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
15 Mar 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 May 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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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

Notice Documents

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