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Provision of IT Goods & Software Licenses for WM Trains Ltd

WM TRAINS LIMITED

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27 May 2026 at 16:07

Summary of the contracting process

WM TRAINS LIMITED, based in Birmingham, United Kingdom, has initiated a planned procurement process for the "Provision of IT Goods & Software Licenses." This tender, classified within the services category under the special regime of utilities, is primarily aimed at procuring IT/Rail related software licenses, subscriptions, and computer equipment such as laptops and desktops. The total estimated value is £5,063,175 gross. The procurement method is a direct award, with the procurement stage currently in planning. The contract period is expected to begin on 1st October 2026 and may extend up to 30th September 2031, with a planned future notice date set for 31st August 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in computer equipment and software package services. Suppliers of IT goods and software solutions positioned to provide comprehensive IT infrastructure for railways can benefit here. Companies with capabilities in delivering high-quality IT and rail-related technology solutions stand to gain, potentially allowing for further business expansion and establishment within the public undertaking sector. Such a direct award method typically speeds up the procurement process, enhancing the chances for well-prepared firms to secure lucrative contracts with WM Trains Ltd.

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Notice Title

Provision of IT Goods & Software Licenses for WM Trains Ltd

Notice Description

Provision of various IT/Rail related Software licenses, subscriptions and IT goods such as Laptops, desktops and accessories.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a6dc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049949-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72500000 - Computer-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,196,813 £1M-£10M
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
31 Aug 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 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
WM TRAINS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B3 2ES
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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