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28 Jul 2026 at 11:23

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28 Jul 2026 at 11:11

Summary of the contracting process

London North Eastern Railway Limited has concluded a procurement process for the project titled "TRO - Bugle, Datasys - The Log, Accounts Services and Hosting." This contract, primarily within the goods industry, involves licencing and support services related to train planning, performance, and delay attribution software. The procurement method used was a direct approach, classified as below the threshold and without competition, indicating a more straightforward award without an open competitive bidding process. The contract, awarded to TRACSIS Rail Technology & Services, was announced on 28th July 2026, and the services are scheduled to commence on 7th August 2026. The contracting process has reached the award stage, with the contract period set to end on 31st July 2027. The procurement falls under a special regime related to utilities, and the buyer and project location is York, United Kingdom.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses specialising in industry-specific software and performance analytics tailored to rail services. Companies that provide similar software solutions could find avenues for growth by aligning their offerings with the needs outlined by railway organisations like London North Eastern Railway Limited. Large enterprises and public service providers in the technology sector, particularly those experienced with direct awards and utilities, are well-suited to compete in similar tenders. This contract exemplifies a potential for strategic partnerships and business expansion in the utility software market, especially for those focusing on niche areas like railway network management and planning systems.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

TRO - Bugle, Datasys - The Log, Accounts Services and Hosting

Notice Description

Licencing and support for train planning and performance and delay attribution software This is the award of additional or repeat goods, services or works as an extension to or partial replacement of existing services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d524
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071175-2026
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
Below threshold - without competition
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
£278,136 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
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
1
Supplier Name

TRACSIS RAIL TECHNOLOGY & SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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