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SilverRail Extended Booking Horizon

TRAIN INFORMATION SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "SilverRail Extended Booking Horizon" project, managed by Train Information Services Limited, is aimed at enhancing train booking services across the UK through extending the booking horizon and introducing new business rules. This process, classified under the IT services category, was conducted via a direct award method due to the supplier's unique intellectual property and technical role. The procurement falls under the utilities special regime, with the award status currently pending but expected to activate from 24th April 2026 to 21st April 2028, with options for renewal extending up to 20th April 2029. Located in London, this opportunity is significant for IT services related to consulting, software development, and Internet support, requiring a contract signature by the 23rd of April 2026 and has a gross contract value of £424,080.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those focused on consulting and software development. The exclusive nature of this contract, due to SilverRail's proprietary platform, limits competition but underscores the advantages for capable SMEs with existing capabilities in rail booking systems technology. While the direct award limits entry for new competitors, it highlights opportunities for companies able to partner with or provide complementary services to SilverRail, thereby leveraging potential collaborations in rail technology sectors. The contract's renewal and options clauses present additional growth avenues through potential modifications in scope and value over the long term.

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Notice Title

SilverRail Extended Booking Horizon

Notice Description

Extending the Booking Horizon for train booking services utilised by Train Operating Companies in the UK as well as introducing new Business Rules.

Procurement Information

The Supplier owns a train booking platform that is used by Train Operating Companies in the UK. CAPEX cost to develop this platform further. IPR is owned by the Supplier.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067ec1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032285-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£353,400 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Apr 2026 - 21 Apr 2028 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
TRAIN INFORMATION SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC4V 3DS
Post Town
Central 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
City of London
Electoral Ward
Castle Baynard
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SILVERRAIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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