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07 Aug 2026 at 13:39

Summary of the contracting process

TransPennine Trains Ltd is seeking a supplier for the maintenance and asset management of Station Information & Security Systems (SISS) across its network in Manchester, UK. This procurement, titled "TPT519 - Asset Management / Maintenance of Station Information & Security Systems (SISS)," falls under the active tender stage and is conducted following an open, competitive flexible procedure in line with the UK Procurement Act 2023. Key dates include an expression of interest deadline on 1st September 2026 and an end award period on 11th January 2027. The contract, valued at £750,000 (gross £900,000), is set to start on 1st April 2027 and could extend to March 2032 subject to performance.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for firms experienced in delivering maintenance services within railway environments. Ideal candidates are those with technical capability in systems like CCTV and passenger help points, and the ability to work safely in live railway settings. SMEs are encouraged to participate, as the procurement encourages diverse supplier engagement. The tender process will involve a Selection Questionnaire to shortlist suitable suppliers who will then be evaluated on quality, price, and social value, culminating potentially in a Best and Final Offer (BAFO) stage, thus offering ample opportunity for able suppliers to compete effectively.

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Notice Title

TPT519 - Asset Management / Maintenance of Station Information & Security Systems (SISS)

Notice Description

TransPennine Trains Limited (TPT) is seeking to procure a supplier for the provision of Station Information & Security Systems (SISS) maintenance and asset management services across its station network. The contract will cover approximately 3,800 assets across 19 stations, including Customer Information Systems, CCTV, public address systems, passenger help points and associated telecommunications, network infrastructure and supporting equipment forming the SISS estate. The scope includes delivery of planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance services to ensure asset availability and performance in line with defined service levels, together with operation of a service management and helpdesk function and maintenance of an accurate asset management system. The supplier will be required to undertake asset verification in the first year and provide ongoing asset management, reporting and performance management thereafter. The services will be delivered across a range of operational railway environments, requiring the ability to prioritise faults based on operational impact and undertake works safely within a live railway environment. The supplier will also support asset lifecycle management, including interfacing with enhancement and third-party projects, and delivering minor works such as small-scale renewals, enhancements and asset modifications. The contract is intended to deliver a high availability, safety critical maintenance service that supports operational performance, passenger experience and the ongoing management and improvement of SISS assets. www.delta-esourcing.com Access Code: 73WV7R9NHT For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Manchester:-Security-cameras./73WV7R9NHT To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/73WV7R9NHT

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The initial contract term will be three years. TransPennine Trains Limited reserves the right to extend the contract by up to two additional periods of one year each (3 + 1 + 1), subject to satisfactory performance, continued business need and ongoing value for money. Any extension will be at the sole discretion of TransPennine Trains Limited and on the same terms and conditions as the original contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06df43
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075360-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

35125300 - Security cameras

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50220000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment

50324100 - System maintenance services

50330000 - Maintenance services of telecommunications equipment

50610000 - Repair and maintenance services of security equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
25 Aug 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPENNINE TRAINS LTD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6LT
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

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