Award

TLMS Modernisation Support

RAIL DELIVERY GROUP

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

07 May 2026 at 11:58

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

13 Apr 2026 at 15:17

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

13 Apr 2026 at 15:14

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The "TLMS Modernisation Support" procurement process executed by the Rail Delivery Group, headquartered in London, focuses on providing further support and maintenance for the modernised TLMS platform. With an industry category tied to technical support services, the procurement has been categorised under services. The process reached completion with a direct award to CACI Ltd, a large-scale supplier also based in London. The procurement was supported by a legal basis under UKPGA 2023/54 and involved a contract period from 24th April 2026 to 28th February 2030. The direct award approach was chosen due to potential technical incompatibility concerns that switching suppliers might raise.

This procurement presents opportunities for large-scale businesses skilled in delivering technical support services in the utilities sector. Firms with expertise in managing bespoke platform maintenance and modernisation will find it advantageous, and such assignments can bolster their portfolio while solidifying relationships with public authorities like the Rail Delivery Group. While the contract was awarded directly, businesses equipped for high-stakes technical support projects can consider pursuing similar opportunities by demonstrating unique capabilities and technical expertise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TLMS Modernisation Support

Notice Description

Further Support and Maintenance for the bespoke TLMS platform that is being modernised via a below-threshold direct award.

Procurement Information

Switching to a new Supplier would have caused an extensive amount of unmanageable work due to inoperability and incompatibility.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068143
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041894-2026
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71356300 - Technical support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£614,214 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£614,214 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Apr 2026 - 28 Feb 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RAIL DELIVERY GROUP
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

CACI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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