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title: "Train Planning Software and Implementation Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055b13"
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buyer: "NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED"
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# Train Planning Software and Implementation Services

Buyer: NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055b13

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## Summary

Northern Trains Limited, a public authority within central government, is undertaking a procurement process for the supply and implementation of a Train Planning Software and Implementation Services. The procurement is aimed at acquiring a solution to enhance NTL's Service Planning function by supporting the development and delivery of timetables and crew diagrams as well as integrating with Network Rail's planning cycles. The tender, identified under ocds-h6vhtk-055b13, involves a competitive procedure, with the contract award being announced on 8th April 2026. The project is categorised under services for document creation, scheduling, and software consultancy. The procurement process is now in the award stage, following a selective method, and is associated with services for utilities under the legal scope of UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses in the software solutions and technology sectors, particularly those specialising in scheduling and planning software. Large companies such as Worldline IT Services UK Limited, which have experience in intricate software integration and consultancy, are well-suited for this contract. The procurement also supports potential business growth across the rail service planning industry by providing a comprehensive platform capable of handling complex operational needs in the North of England. Companies capable of offering robust, scalable solutions that align with Northern Trains' operational requirements will find an excellent opportunity to secure long-term contracts, especially with extension options up to eleven years. The emphasis on quality, commercial effectiveness, and social value provides an additional dimension for companies to showcase innovative and sustainable solutions.

## Notice

Northern Trains Limited (NTL) is procuring the supply, implementation and support of a Train Planning (Timetabling and Diagramming) software solution. The solution will be used by NTL's Service Planning function to support the development and delivery of operational plans, including: Planning and development of timetables for submission to Network Rail, in line with industry planning cycles and coordination with other operators. Creation of crew diagrams to maximise coverage of timetabled services using available resources. Creation of unit diagrams to allocate rolling stock types to services within the NTL fleet (excluding allocation of specific units). The scope includes the implementation of the solution, associated configuration, data migration, integration, testing, training, and support services. The successful supplier will be required to: Deliver a fully operational production system by March 2027. Support a period of parallel running prior to go-live. Deliver system and operational cutover with no material impact on business-as-usual activities within the NTL Service Planning function.

### Lot Information

Train Planning Software - Single Platform

Options: Additional licensing, implementation/development/configuration services

Renewal: The minimum term is six (6) years, with the option to extend for a further five (5) years, split into a three (3) year option followed by a two (2) year option, up to a total maximum duration of eleven (11) years.

Train Planning Software - (Timetabling)

Options: Additional licensing, implementation/development/configuration services

Renewal: The minimum term is six (6) years, with the option to extend for a further five (5) years, split into a three (3) year option followed by a two (2) year option, up to a total maximum duration of eleven (11) years.

Train Planning Software - (Crew Unit & Diagramming)

Options: Additional licensing, implementation/development/configuration services

Renewal: The minimum term is six (6) years, with the option to extend for a further five (5) years, split into a three (3) year option followed by a two (2) year option, up to a total maximum duration of eleven (11) years.

### Planning Information

Northern invites any Suppliers who substantially meet the system functionality detailed to register their interest in attending a briefing call hosted by the Project Team & Procurement Manager to discuss the requirements and understand the suppliers solution capability.
Briefing calls for the weeks commencing 14/07/2025 & 28/07/2025 have been pre-scheduled and will be offered to Suppliers on a first come first serve basis. 
Following these sessions, if the Suppliers are interested in tendering for this opportunity they will be invited to send an expression of interest to Northern Trains Limited (details to follow). 
In the first instance, should Suppliers wish to partake in the briefing calls please send an expression of interest to Alex Ashman (alexander.ashman@northernrailway.co.uk) along with a summary of the system capabilities (i.e Product fact sheet) and should the Project team assess that the functionality is comparable to the requirements we will share a list of times for the briefing calls to be selected followed by an invitation. Expressions of interest to be submitted by 2.00pm BST Friday 11/07/2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031735-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 10 May 2026 - 10 May 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,000,000 |
| Lots value | £22,000,000 |
| Awards value | £4,729,595 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active, 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WORLDLINE IT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48300000 - Document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling and productivity software package
- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2026 at 08:37 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031735-2026
- 2 Oct 2025 at 15:52 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061910-2025
- 8 Jul 2025 at 11:24 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038215-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031735-2026
  8th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061910-2025
  2nd October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038215-2025
  8th July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ivu.com/
- https://worldline.com/en-gb/home
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/TenderboxReference:TA9SBV97CP
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/

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