Planning

TPT519 - Asset Management / Maintenance of Station Information & Security Systems (SISS)

TRANSPENNINE TRAINS LTD

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27 May 2026 at 10:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the maintenance and asset management of Station Information and Security Systems (SISS) is being organised by TransPennine Trains Ltd, located in Manchester, United Kingdom. This public undertaking focuses on procuring services related to the maintenance of approximately 3,800 SISS assets across 19 stations in the North of England. The industry category falls under repair, maintenance, and associated services. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a preliminary market engagement exercise scheduled from 27 June 2026 to 29 June 2026. This exercise will allow suppliers to express interest, although participation is not mandatory and does not affect later evaluation outcomes. Noteworthy milestones include the contract's start date on 1 April 2027 with potential performances extending to 31 March 2032.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses with expertise in technological maintenance and system management across diverse environments, particularly those capable of delivering high-availability, safety-critical services within the railway industry. Companies specialising in security cameras, railway repair, maintenance, and telecommunications will find this tender particularly relevant. The opportunity requires a supplier proficient in remote monitoring and proactive maintenance strategies to enhance system reliability and operational efficiency. Businesses with capabilities in interfacing with enhancement projects and executing small-scale modifications will be well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

TPT519 - Asset Management / Maintenance of Station Information & Security Systems (SISS)

Notice Description

TransPennine Trains Limited (TPT) is seeking to procure a supplier for the provision of Station Information and Security Systems (SISS) maintenance and asset management services across its station network. The contract will cover approximately 3,800 SISS assets across 19 stations in the North of England, including Customer Information Systems, CCTV, public address systems, passenger help points and all associated telecommunications, network infrastructure, power supplies and supporting equipment forming the SISS estate. The scope includes delivery of a comprehensive planned preventative maintenance regime and responsive reactive maintenance services to ensure asset availability and performance in line with defined service levels. The supplier will be responsible for operating a service management and helpdesk function, maintaining a robust asset management system and undertaking full asset verification in the first year, followed by ongoing management of an accurate asset database. Services will be delivered across a varied station portfolio, requiring the ability to prioritise faults based on operational impact and work safely within a live railway environment, including undertaking activities on or near the line where required. The supplier will also support asset lifecycle management, including interfacing with enhancement schemes such as the Transpennine Route Upgrade and other third-party projects, and delivering minor works including small-scale renewals, enhancements and asset modifications. The contract requires a technologically capable supplier able to support remote monitoring and a proactive maintenance approach to improve reliability and performance. Delivery will be monitored through defined service levels, reporting requirements and structured governance arrangements. The contract is intended to provide a high-availability, safety-critical maintenance service supporting operational performance, passenger experience and long-term management of SISS assets.

Planning Information

TPT is undertaking a short preliminary market engagement exercise to provide advance notice of a forthcoming SISS maintenance procurement. The engagement will run from 27/06/2026 to 29/06/2026, during which suppliers may express interest. Participation is optional and will not form part of any evaluation or confer any advantage in the subsequent procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a5ef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049575-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

35125300 - Security cameras

50220000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment

50300000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment

50324100 - System maintenance services

50610000 - Repair and maintenance services of security equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPENNINE TRAINS LTD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6LT
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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