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Planning

15 Jul 2026 at 15:36

Summary of the contracting process

Thameslink Southern Great Northern Limited (TSGN) is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the provision of a Document Management System (DMS). This procurement falls under the "Software package and information systems" industry category. Operating out of London, the contract involves the drafting, editing, approval, and lifecycle management of technical work instructions. Key dates include the milestone deadline on 28th July 2026 for engaging with the market and submitting proposed solutions. The procurement process employs an initial tender stage prior to subsequent planning, and the contract is set to commence starting 1st June 2027 with potential renewals extending till 2032.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those adept in industrial control, compliance, networking, Internet, and intranet software packages. Companies that can provide robust platform interconnectivity solutions stand to benefit. Well-suited businesses include those equipped to handle large-scale document management systems and those possessing proven expertise in similar utility-oriented projects. Small to medium enterprises with advanced software development capabilities are also encouraged to participate, as this could propel business growth by ensuring exposure to high-profile public contracts and enhancing credibility within the industry.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Document Management System

Notice Description

Provision of Document Management System (DMS) supporting drafting, editing, approval, and lifecycle management of technical work instructions and other document types. Please find the relevant documents here: https://gtr.delta-esourcing.com/ Access Code: YABHP9V28T

Planning Information

Please review the EME document and provide your proposed solution, along with the estimated cost, by 23:55 on Tuesday 28th. Please register at GTR's e-Sourcing portal Delta to access to the relevant document: https://gtr.delta-esourcing.com/ Access Code: YABHP9V28T

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cc3b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066949-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48150000 - Industrial control software package

48170000 - Compliance software package

48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

48210000 - Networking software package

48211000 - Platform interconnectivity software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2027 - 31 May 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
THAMESLINK SOUTHERN GREAT NORTHERN LIMITED (TSGN)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC3R 8AJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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