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Provision of IT Goods & Software Licenses for WM Trains Ltd

WM TRAINS LIMITED

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PlanningUpdate

26 Aug 2026 at 12:21

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

27 May 2026 at 17:07

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

WM Trains Limited intends to procure a package of IT and rail-related technology supplies and services for use across the United Kingdom. The requirement covers software licences and subscriptions, computer equipment and supplies, and related IT services. Hardware examples include laptops, desktop computers and accessories. The scope is therefore relevant to suppliers of end-user computing equipment, software licensing and subscription management, IT product distribution, and associated computer support services. It is classified across computer equipment and supplies, software and information systems, and computer-related services. WM Trains Limited is a public undertaking based in Birmingham and is the buying organisation for the requirement.

This procurement is at the planning stage: WM Trains Limited has announced an intention to procure, but there is no invitation to tender to respond to now. The expected procedure is a direct award. The planned procurement is above the relevant threshold and is subject to the utilities regime. It is arranged as one lot. The estimated value is £4,196,813 excluding VAT, or £5,063,175 including VAT. The anticipated contract period is 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2029, with renewal available to a maximum extent date of 30 September 2031. The buyer expects the next notice to be published by 31 August 2026. The lot is currently planned.

When the requirement reaches the market, it will suit established suppliers able to provide a broad combination of business computing hardware, accessories, software licences and subscriptions, particularly where these products support rail or other operational environments. Suppliers should be prepared to manage the full supply chain for IT goods and licensing, including sourcing, licence administration, subscription continuity and delivery within the United Kingdom. Distributors, technology resellers, software publishers and IT service providers may be relevant, as may a consortium combining hardware and software capability. The single-lot structure favours businesses able to cover the requirement as an integrated package, rather than suppliers offering only one narrow product line. Businesses should monitor the developing requirement and prepare relevant product, licensing and service information.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a6dc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081226-2026
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
26 Aug 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Aug 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WM TRAINS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B3 2ES
Postcode Area
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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