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title: "Invitation to Participate relating to an Arriva UK Trains (AUKT) Tender run on behalf of CrossCountry (XC) and Chiltern Railway Company (CRCL) for the Provision of an Onboard Mobile Ticketing and Information Systems."
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# Invitation to Participate relating to an Arriva UK Trains (AUKT) Tender run on behalf of CrossCountry (XC) and Chiltern Railway Company (CRCL) for the Provision of an Onboard Mobile Ticketing and Information Systems.

Buyer: ARRIVA UK TRAINS LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f2a4

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## Summary

Arriva UK Trains Limited is currently in the tender stage for a significant procurement titled "Invitation to Participate", specifically aimed at establishing an onboard mobile ticketing and information system for CrossCountry and Chiltern Railway Company. This project, classified under services, encompasses industry categories such as railway transport, hardware consultancy, and software programming. Taking place within the UK, the process follows the competitive flexible procedure. Key dates include an expression of interest deadline of 30th January 2026, with the enquiry period concluding on 16th January 2026. Successful contracts are expected to commence on 1st May 2026, potentially extending to 2033, with an awards decision by 24th April 2026. The project aims to enhance passenger experience and compliance with RDG regulatory requirements while delivering value for money.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses operating within railway services, hardware, and software consultancy. Companies with expertise in delivering user-friendly mobile systems and those capable of meeting rigorous technical, legal, and commercial criteria should consider participating. With a gross value of £1,628,400 in total across both lots, the procurement is particularly promising for businesses looking to expand their presence across multiple UK regions. Bidders are encouraged to engage with all stages of the procedure and must be prepared to enter separate contracts with CrossCountry and Chiltern Railway given the procurement requirements. A successful bid could secure a foundational role in the evolving landscape of digital ticketing in the railway industry.

## Notice

The purpose of the Procurement is to select a supplier to deliver and implement a mobile on train ticket retailing system and eTVD. The key elements and strategic objectives of the Project are - to procure a reliable, user-friendly mobile on-train ticket retailing system and eTVD ("Electronic Ticket Validation Database") in accordance with the Specification. - to meet regulatory requirements of RDG for ticket issuing systems. - to improve passenger experience and deliver value for money.

### Lot Information

ITP_AUKT_MTiS_2025_CrossCountry

Further information regarding the scope of the Project, XC's requirements and additional background information is contained in the Specification attached as Schedule 2 and all Bidders interested in the Project should carefully consider this information prior to submitting a PSQ response.

Renewal: The contract's duration is initially for five (5) years with optional extensions of one (1) plus one (1) year at the end of the initial term.

ITP_AUKT_MTiS_2025_ChilternRailway

Further information regarding the scope of the Project, CRCL's requirements and additional background information is contained in the Specification attached as Schedule 2 and all Bidders interested in the Project should carefully consider this information prior to submitting a PSQ response.

Renewal: The contract's duration is initially for five (5) years with optional extensions of one (1) plus one (1) year at the end of the initial term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081596-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 1 May 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,357,000 |
| Lots value | £1,357,000 |
| 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 | ARRIVA UK TRAINS LIMITED |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR3 3XP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Doxford |
| Westminster constituency | Houghton and Sunderland South |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 60200000 - Railway transport services
- 72100000 - Hardware consultancy services
- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Dec 2025 at 15:13 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081596-2025
- 10 Dec 2025 at 12:01 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081441-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081596-2025
  10th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081441-2025
  10th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-8992
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-8993
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-8994
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-9004

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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