--- title: "Provision of a Fleet and Asset Management System" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05cc76" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05cc76" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05cc76.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05cc76.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DIRECT RAIL SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2026-04-01" --- # Provision of a Fleet and Asset Management System Buyer: DIRECT RAIL SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05cc76 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05cc76) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05cc76.json) ## Summary Direct Rail Services Limited has recently awarded a contract for a Fleet and Asset Management System to NTT Data Business Solutions Limited. The procurement process started with the initiation of a tender for this critical service for the rail division. The procurement covered industry categories related to software packages and information systems along with software support services. Located in Carlisle, United Kingdom, Direct Rail Services operates with a focus on transforming its rail fleet management and associated services. The process reached the award stage on 27th March 2026, with the contract active from 1st April 2026 and anticipated to run until 31st March 2029, with a renewal option up to 2032. This procurement process is marked by an open and competitive flexible procedure, voluntarily aligned with aspects of existing UK procurement legislation despite Direct Rail Services’ commercial status. This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies with expertise in developing sophisticated software systems and those capable of offering robust support services. The contract size and scope suggest an optimal fit for large enterprises like NTT Data Business Solutions, given their capacity to handle a project of this magnitude. Firms specialising in scalable and integrated digital solutions can deliver improved asset management and maintenance documentation, thus enhancing decision-making and compliance. Businesses that can offer innovative and sustainable solutions, contributing to long-term operational excellence, are ideally positioned to leverage the opportunities stemming from the procurement's objectives and renewal possibilities. Such engagements can solidify a firm’s presence in the rail industry, contributing to a scalable approach in technology and service delivery. ## Notice DRS has awarded a contract for the provision of a Fleet and Asset Management System for its rail division. Further details of the tender can be found by searching C28606 on the Atamis procurement platform. DRS does not consider itself bound by the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) and associated procurement legislation (together the "UK procurement legislation") on the basis that, operating commercially, it is not a public authority, nor does it carry out any utility activities. Accordingly, the Procurement is not, and does not purport to be, subject to UK procurement legislation. For the avoidance of doubt, Tenderers are put on notice that the publication of this document and any other document that relates to this Procurement (including the relevant tender notice) is published voluntarily and nothing in this document, or any other document that DRS publishes in relation to this Procurement, should be construed as purporting to give rise to rights or obligations under UK procurement legislation. Finance Note: The total contract value has been estimated based on the maximum allowable contract duration, with an inclusion for contingency. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: Extension of contract is permitted up to a total contract term of 6 years. ### Planning Information As part of this process, we are hosting a Supplier Engagement Day on Monday, 27th October. To be invited, suppliers must complete the engagement form attached or contact us through the Atamis portal. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030395-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2025 | | Future notice date | 30 Apr 2026 | | Award date | 24 Feb 2026 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,000,000 | | Lots value | £2,000,000 | | Awards value | £1,500,000 | | Contracts value | £1,800,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active, Pending | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DIRECT RAIL SERVICES LIMITED | | Locality | CARLISLE | | Post town | Carlisle | | Postcode | CA6 4SJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria | | ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland | | Local authority | Cumberland | | Electoral ward | Dalston and Burgh | | Westminster constituency | Carlisle | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | NTT DATA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 72261000 - Software support services ## Release History - 1 Apr 2026 at 13:14 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030395-2026 - 24 Feb 2026 at 13:22 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016478-2026 - 8 Dec 2025 at 14:03 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080631-2025 - 5 Dec 2025 at 16:10 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080312-2025 - 14 Oct 2025 at 14:27 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065275-2025 - 14 Oct 2025 at 14:08 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065257-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030395-2026 1st April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016478-2026 24th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080631-2025 8th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080312-2025 5th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065275-2025 14th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065257-2025 14th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome - https://www.directrailservices.com/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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