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Ticket Vending Machines

TRANSPORT UK EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED

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25 Sep 2026 at 15:53

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport UK East Midlands Limited procured ticket vending machine supply, maintenance and support. The requirement covers the machines and ongoing servicing and support for ticket-issuing equipment, classified under maintenance and repair of ticket-issuing machinery (CPV 50316000). The buyer is a private transport utility. Delivery is specified across the United Kingdom, with no narrower delivery location identified.

The procurement is complete and an award has been made to Scheidt & Bachmann (UK) Limited. The award is recorded as pending. The direct award was justified on the basis that the supplier is the original equipment manufacturer and retains the intellectual property rights. The awarded value is £6 million excluding VAT (£7.2 million including VAT). The contract period runs from 21 October 2026 to 17 October 2031, with a possible extension to 17 October 2032, subject to performance and mutual agreement. The planned contract signature date is 20 October 2026. The process comprised one lot.

For suppliers considering similar future requirements from Transport UK East Midlands Limited, this award indicates demand for ticket vending machines together with their maintenance and support across the UK. A credible competitor would need to demonstrate the ability to supply and maintain ticket-issuing machinery and provide continuing support over a multi-year contract. The stated basis for selecting the incumbent was its original-equipment-manufacturer status and ownership of the relevant intellectual property, so competing effectively would require a strong case on equipment compatibility, rights to supply or service the technology, and reliable long-term service delivery. The award went to a small or medium-sized supplier, showing that this scale of requirement was delivered by an SME, although the contract combines equipment supply with ongoing maintenance and support.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ticket Vending Machines

Notice Description

Ticket Vending Machine Supply, Maintenance and Support

Procurement Information

The Supplier is the OEM and retains the IPR

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-077ae2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/091137-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50316000 - Maintenance and repair of ticket-issuing machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Oct 2026 - 17 Oct 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT UK EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC4A 3AG
Postcode Area
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
Castle Baynard
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Scheidt & Bachmann UK Ltd.

Further Information

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