--- title: "Train Planning Systems Replacement" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06076b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06076b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06076b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06076b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY LIMITED" published: "2026-05-26" --- # Train Planning Systems Replacement Buyer: SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06076b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06076b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06076b.json) ## Summary South Western Railway Limited is undertaking a procurement process titled "Train Planning Systems Replacement," with the objective of acquiring software services tailored to train scheduling and planning. This process, currently in the planning stage, is targeted towards developing advanced systems for train scheduling, including schedule creation, integration, validation, and secure data exchange. The procurement process is being conducted under a competitive flexible procedure and is set to occur in the United Kingdom, specifically within the UKI and UKJ regions. The planned contract period for the project will commence on 1st April 2028 and conclude on 31st March 2031, with the possibility of extension until 31st March 2033. Preliminary market engagement commenced with a Request for Information (RFI) on 19th January 2026, concluding on 19th February 2026, to gather insights from potential suppliers. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in industry-specific software, systems consultancy, and software-related services, including SMEs that can meet the requirements. The project is suitable for those with expertise in developing compliance, networking, and scheduling software packages, as the services required include software implementation, maintenance, and support. The ability to integrate systems with Network Rail and SWR's operational platforms is crucial. Businesses focusing on secure data exchange, automated validation, user interface design, and the development of custom commercial models will find this tender conducive for growth. Leveraging industry-standard APIs for data integration and offering innovative timetable management solutions could provide a competitive edge in securing this contract. ## Notice Provision of Train Planning Systems Replacement software ### Planning Information South Western Railway (SWR) will undertake preliminary market engagement to gather information from suppliers capable of providing a modern Train Planning System. The scope of this engagement covers system capabilities including schedule creation, rolling stock and traincrew diagramming, user interface design, system integration, secure data exchange, automated validation, and associated commercial models. The engagement will be conducted remotely through the publication of a Request for Information (RFI). The RFI will be published on 19 January on Find a Tender and will remain open for responses until 19 February, providing a one month window for suppliers to review the materials and submit their responses. No in‑person events are currently planned; however, should SWR schedule any virtual briefings or supplier sessions, details will be shared with suppliers who have expressed interest. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048818-2026 | | Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Feb 2027 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2028 - 31 Mar 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY LIMITED | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 9LQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark | | Local authority | Southwark | | Electoral ward | Borough & Bankside | | Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark | | Delivery location | TLI London, TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 48170000 - Compliance software package - 48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package - 48332000 - Scheduling software package - 48810000 - Information systems - 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services - 72261000 - Software support services - 72263000 - Software implementation services - 72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services ## Release History - 26 May 2026 at 13:14 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048818-2026 - 20 Jan 2026 at 12:30 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004782-2026 - 16 Jan 2026 at 10:56 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003793-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048818-2026 26th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004782-2026 20th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003793-2026 16th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://swrl.medius-s2c.com/S2C/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewEvent.aspx?EventID=4529&ApplicationInstanceID=27adc89e-0cb2-4b51-9bc1-34061f10156f - 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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