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Award

08 Jul 2026 at 15:18

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08 Jul 2026 at 15:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by London North Eastern Railway Limited, pertains to the provision of a Timetable Advisory System. This system is intended to provide software licences to train drivers to enhance performance and maintain precise schedules, with a total of 584 licences being awarded. The contract stems from a direct award, underpinning its strategic necessity due to the supplier owning exclusive intellectual property rights. This special utilities regime procurement is in the industry specific software package category and located in the United Kingdom, covering the period from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2028, with the possibility of a further 12-month extension. The award was marked pending as of 8th July 2026, and the contract is set at a gross value of GBP 464,799.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for specialised suppliers in the rail transport technology sector, especially those with expertise in software development for public transportation performance systems. Businesses that can provide innovative, reliable, and scalable solutions will find ample opportunity to collaborate within this established and essential network. Given the project's specific procurement method and supplier ownership rights, it favours firms already engaged with the necessary intellectual property. This is ideal for large-scale suppliers capable of managing substantial, long-term contracts and delivering comprehensive support to large fleets or public transportation entities.

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Notice Title

Timetable Advisory System

Notice Description

Timetable Advisory System Licences for a software application used by train drivers that assists train drivers in improving performance and maintaining accurate schedules The contract is for 584 licences, and a true up/down validation to confirm usage will be carried out in the 12th month of each contract year.

Procurement Information

The contract is for the provision of licences for a system that is well-embedded within the organisation, and for which no alternative exists. The supplier owns the intellectual property.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c6bb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064377-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£387,332 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 6GA
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
Not specified

Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Micklegate
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ATKINSRÉALIS

ATKINSRÉALIS RAIL & TRANSIT

Further Information

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