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title: "Platform Validators (GWR) Supply and Maintenance 2022"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03346f"
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buyer: "FIRST GREATER WESTERN LTD (T/A \"GWR\")"
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# Platform Validators (GWR) Supply and Maintenance 2022

Buyer: FIRST GREATER WESTERN LTD (T/A "GWR")  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03346f

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by First Greater Western Ltd (GWR) aims to secure the supply and maintenance of approximately 39 Platform Validators for its network, specifically targeting the Cornwall region. This tender is classified under public transport services by railways, with a total estimated value of £1,200,000. The tender period concludes on 7 June 2022, and the subsequent invitation for the second stage is set for 1 July 2022. This process follows a selective procurement method, involving a negotiated procedure after a prior call for competition, as outlined in GWR’s procurement policies under the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in ticketing technology and services, particularly those with capabilities in providing robust, cost-effective solutions integrated with existing systems. Companies that can offer ITSO accredited and cEMV certified devices with proven performance on the National Rail network would be particularly well-suited to compete. Furthermore, those adept in mobile data communication installations, user-friendly interfaces compliant with the Equalities Act 2010, and familiarity with rail ticketing products will find this tender especially relevant, as it encompasses a long-term supply relationship with options for additional devices beyond the initial procurement.

## Notice

GWR is looking to procure, install and maintain circa. 39+ ITSO (Integrated Transport Smartcard Organisation) accredited, cEMV certified and barcode ticketing capable Platform Validator for its network. Commencing the procurement with the Cornwall region these devices will need to be installed by late January 2023 Additional devices will be purchased at a future date, on a call off basis, as required for other GWR locations.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

GWR is looking to procure, install and maintain circa. 39+ ITSO (Integrated Transport Smartcard Organisation) accredited, cEMV certified and barcode ticketing capable Platform Validator for its network. Commencing the procurement with the Cornwall region these devices will need to be installed by late Jan 2023 GWR will create a call off arrangement to buy further devices (up to an additional 200) as required, for the rest of its stations that require these devices and don't currently have them. GWR is looking for supply partners that can provide devices that have a proven track record on the National Rail network and are: * robust and cost effective and capable of integrating with GWR's existing ITSO and barcode ticketing schemes; * able to connect to GWR's ITSO HOPS provided by Rail Delivery Group's (RDG) Central Back Office (CBO) and GWR's electronic Ticket Validation Database (eTVD) for barcode tickets; * able to operate with fixed line and 4G & 5G data communication; * capable of being installed in the ground or affixing on a wall; * providing an intuitive user interface that is compliant with Equalities Act 2010; and * able to validate a full set of Rail Settlement Plan (RSP) ticketing products on both ITSO and barcode including all restriction and routing guide rules (incl. Break of Journey) GWR is seeking expressions of interest from interested parties that can fulfil the above criteria and provide a long term supply relationship.

Renewal: The contract duration will be for 28 months (i.e. up to 31/03/25 and presuming contract signature is Dec 2022) with the option to extend for up to a further 3 years on a 1 + 1+ 1 basis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011730-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| Lots value | £1,362,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FIRST GREATER WESTERN LTD (T/A "GWR") |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN1 1HL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60210000 - Public transport services by railways

## Release History

- 5 May 2022 at 14:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011730-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://redirect.transaxions.com/events/5rKHh
- http://www.firstgroupplc.com

## Provenance

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