Provision of Customer Information Solution Software, Support & Maintenance

NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

22 May 2026 at 16:31

Planning

29 Apr 2026 at 08:11

Summary of the contracting process

Northern Trains Limited, a central government public authority organisation, is currently at the planning stage of a procurement process for a new Customer Information Solution Software, Support & Maintenance. The process includes a single contract for the supply and upkeep of software designed to enhance the passenger information system across their extensive network. Key industry categories for this tender include industry-specific software packages, communication and multimedia software packages, and passenger information systems. Primary delivery regions include UKC, UKD, and UKE within the United Kingdom. The planned contract period is from 22nd July 2027 to 21st July 2031, with a possible extension to 21st July 2035. A briefing call for suppliers interested in this market engagement will be held on 11th May 2026, and expressions of interest must be submitted by 8th May 2026. The tender details were most recently communicated on 22nd May 2026, with a future notice date scheduled for 1st August 2026.

This procurement process offers robust opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions relevant to railway operations and customer information systems. With a focus on both visual and audible information dissemination, the project seeks providers who can support a cloud or 3rd-party hosted system that aligns with Northern's operational needs. Northern Trains Limited is looking for solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing railway data sources and enhance current capabilities through features such as real-time passenger information and enhanced disruption messaging. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this tender particularly accessible, as the procurement is aimed at attracting innovative solutions from diverse market participants. Companies providing engineering works templates, advanced messaging capabilities, and system integrations will be well-suited to engage in this procurement opportunity.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Customer Information Solution Software, Support & Maintenance

Notice Description

Northern Trains Limited is seeking to replace its existing Customer Information System software and are therefore looking to award a single contract for the supply of Software and Support & Maintenance of the solution.

Planning Information

Northern invites Suppliers to register their interest in attending a briefing call hosted by the Project Team & Procurement Manager to discuss the requirements in further detail. The briefing call will be hosted on Teams on 11/05/2026 for all suppliers to attend. If you are interested in attending the briefing call please send an expression of interest to Alex Ashman (alexander.ashman@northernrailway.co.uk) along with a high level technical specification document outlining how the solution works, including station network and hardware requirements. Expressions of interest are to be submitted by 08/05/2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068d78
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048280-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48500000 - Communication and multimedia software package

48813000 - Passenger information system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Jul 2027 - 21 Jul 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 6JT
Post Town
York
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Micklegate
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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