---
title: "OTPA (On Train Passenger Announcement) modification on Class 465/466"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058c71"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SE TRAINS LIMITED"
published: "2025-08-22"
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# OTPA (On Train Passenger Announcement) modification on Class 465/466

Buyer: SE TRAINS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058c71

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## Summary

SE TRAINS LIMITED has completed a public procurement process titled "OTPA (On Train Passenger Announcement) modification on Class 465/466." This project falls under the goods category and involves modifying train units to address industry concerns regarding communication systems. The procurement method used was a direct award to Alstom Electronics, the original equipment manufacturer, due to intellectual property rights. The process originated due to pressing safety and operational needs within the transport sector. The contracting period will last from 10th September 2025 to 31st March 2027, with the possibility of an extension until the end of June 2027 if needed for fleet completion. The procurement covered various regions across the United Kingdom, including London and Derbyshire.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in transport and communications technologies, particularly those that specialise in rolling stock components. Companies with the ability to offer innovative solutions to safety and efficiency challenges in rail transportation could see growth by aligning with similar projects, especially when intellectual property rights and unique expertise are concerned. Moreover, businesses that thrive on creating custom modifications and technologies for large-scale public schemes will find these opportunities especially advantageous. Although Alstom Electronics holds exclusive rights for this project, similar requests in the industry could open doors for other firms with the relevant certifications and expertise.

## Notice

OTPA (On Train Passenger Announcement) modification on Class 465/466 - The requirement for OTPA modification arose from industry-wide concerns about driver distraction caused by GSM-R PA announcements overriding in-cab communications. Network Rail's OTPA programme identified the need to modify the PISC system on Class 465/466 units to correctly prioritise communication channels and improve passenger information delivery. This requirement was first scoped in early 2023 as part of national work led by Network Rail to address safety and operational risks.

### Procurement Information

The supplier is the OEM, and holds the intellectual property rights to this system, and no third party can carry out modifications without risking infringement or requiring complex licensing and access agreements

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050674-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £617,860 |
| 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 | SE TRAINS LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 2AU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | London Bridge & West Bermondsey |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALSTOM ELECTRONICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34631000 - Parts of locomotives or rolling stock

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2025 at 06:35 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050674-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050674-2025
  22nd August 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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