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title: "Driver Advisory Systems Across Northern Train's Fleets"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052338"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED"
published: "2025-05-23"
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# Driver Advisory Systems Across Northern Train's Fleets

Buyer: NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052338

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## Summary

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The recent public procurement process involves Northern Trains Limited, a central government public authority based in York, United Kingdom. The contract is titled "Driver Advisory Systems Across Northern Train's Fleets" and falls under the industry category of support services for railway transport. This agreement is an extension to the current contract focusing on the provision of Driver Advisory Systems (DAS) across Northern's CAF and legacy fleets. It includes upgrading hardware, installing DAS software, and configuring a reporting system. Notable dates for this process include the award issuance on 23rd May 2025 and the start of the contract period on 5th June 2025, lasting until 31st March 2027, with possible extensions until 2030. The procurement reached the award stage using a direct award method, essential due to proprietary system requirements and intellectual property rights held by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in railway support services, technology upgrades, and system installation. Companies like TTG Technology (Europe) Limited, acting as the supplier, have successfully engaged due to their expertise in such specialised services. This tender is well-suited for large businesses that can meet the demands of proprietary technology integration and compliance with legislative requirements. Furthermore, it offers opportunities for companies familiar with working under direct award contracts in the utilities sector, allowing for the provision of bespoke and legal-compliant technological solutions necessary for the continuous improvement of train fleets.

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## Notice

This is an extension to an original agreement which covered the provision of a Driver Advisory System (DAS) installation across Northern's CAF and Legacy Fleets. The scope of work covered under the Contract was; * Upgrade of existing Hardware fitted to CAF fleet with Audio Operating System * Provision and installation of Driver Advisory System Software to Legacy fleets * Build and configure back office reporting system The purpose of this notice is to cover an extension of term for the Continued Hosting & Support of DAS across the fleets to continue to support Northern's trains in service.

### Procurement Information

The primary focus of this contract is to support the Class 195 and 331 fleets, which were manufactured by CAF. The hardware installed on these units-and the associated systems-were selected and implemented by the train builder as part of the original vehicle specification. As such, Northern Trains Limited (NTL) is obligated to maintain these systems to ensure continued compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements. The systems are proprietary to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), as such the contract is required to ensure that the back-office and hosting support remains active. These services are bespoke to the OEM and protected by intellectual property rights (IPR), limiting Northern's ability to seek alternative solutions. A secondary aspect of the contract covers the legacy fleet of approximately 260 units. Although these trains are fitted with OEM-specific hardware, the software has not gone live across these fleets. Northern is not in a position to undertake a full-scale replacement due to the high cost and potential disruption to passenger services. The original installation programme has taken over five years and remains incomplete for some units.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026567-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 4 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,097,256 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED |
| Locality | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO1 6JT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Micklegate |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TTG TECHNOLOGY (EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63711000 - Support services for railway transport

## Release History

- 23 May 2025 at 13:43 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026567-2025
- 23 May 2025 at 13:38 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026546-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026567-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026546-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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