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Provision of Smartcard Printer Maintenance & Bureau Services

SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY LIMITED

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21 May 2026 at 12:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Smartcard Printer Maintenance & Bureau Services" has been completed by South Western Railway Limited, situated at South Bank Central, London. This contract falls under the services category, specifically targeting ticket printers and maintenance services. It covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom. The procurement was initiated through a direct award, with a term starting on 1st June 2026 and potentially extending until 28th May 2028. The initial 1-year contract worth £480,000 includes a potential extension, pushing the total value above the UK threshold. This approach ensures continuity in service while aligning with future GBR smartcard strategies.

The tender presents a noteworthy opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Euclid Limited, which specialises in smartcard bureau services and equipment maintenance. By securing a direct award, businesses can build a partnership with South Western Railway Limited, leading to potential growth opportunities in associated transport and smartcard technology sectors. Companies with expertise in maintenance services and those familiar with the specific requirements of public undertakings in the transport sector stand to benefit significantly from participating in such tenders.

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Notice Title

Provision of Smartcard Printer Maintenance & Bureau Services

Notice Description

Intention to Direct award for the provision of Smartcard Printer Maintenance & Bureau Services. To ensure continuity of this business critical requirement, we are proposing a 1 +1 year Direct Award, the term of the proposed agreement has been designed to enable sufficient time for SWRL to align with future GBR smartcard strategy. The base 1 year contract value would fall below threshold; however, to mitigate the risk of delays to the GBR solution, and avoid potential further disaggregation, a 1-year optional extension has been included. If exercised, this extension would push the total contract value above threshold.

Procurement Information

To ensure continuity of this business critical requirement, we are proposing a 1 +1 year Direct Award, the term of the proposed agreement has been designed to enable sufficient time for SWRL to align with future GBR smartcard strategy. The base 1 year contract value would fall below threshold; however, to mitigate the risk of delays to the GBR solution, and avoid potential further disaggregation, a 1-year optional extension has been included. If exercised, this extension would push the total contract value above threshold. Therefore, above-threshold Direct Award approval is requested in this paper. The Procurement risk is deemed low, as Euclid is the recognised OEM of the existing printers, an RDG framework supplier for smartcard bureau services and as the GBR position is currently unknown, a tender process is not viable to deliver a most advantageous tender (MAT) under PA23. During the Initial Term of the Direct Award period SWR will engage with DfTO to understand the Fares and Retailing strategy to ensure SWRL alignment and inform the decision to action the 1 year option embedded into this Direct Award approval request.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069f29
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047084-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

42991230 - Ticket printers

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 6-12 months
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
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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

EUCLID

Further Information

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