---
title: "Rail Operating system and Software support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060888"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY LIMITED"
published: "2026-03-13"
---

# Rail Operating system and Software support

Buyer: SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060888

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## Summary

The procurement process involves South Western Railway Limited, headquartered in London, seeking services related to a rail operating system and software support. The contract has been awarded to Worldline IT Services UK Limited and involves the provision of IT services, including stock and crew rostering and train planning for train services. This direct award covers an interim period while a partial replacement system is implemented. The procurement followed a Direct Award method due to technical reasons and exclusive rights, and addresses utilities under a special regime. The contract commenced on 30th January 2026, with a projected end date of 31st August 2027, although renewal options exist. Key awards occurred on 19th January 2026, with a contract signed on the 30th of January 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in consulting, software development, and support. Companies operating large-scale services, like Worldline IT Services UK Limited, are well-suited to leverage their capabilities in such technical and integrated projects, given the high value and critical nature of the operating systems involved. With a contract value of £1,805,387, there are prospects for subcontracting and collaborative development with other businesses in the industry. It also highlights the potential for scalability in infrastructure planning and technical support within the rail industry, underlining opportunities for long-term partnerships in service delivery and systems development. Businesses poised for technical collaboration, systems integration, and innovative IT solutions will find this tender particularly attractive for growth and expansion.

## Notice

Provision of a platform to allow stock and crew rostering and train planning for delivery of the train service. Direct award for an interim period to allow continuity of service whilst a partial replacement system is implemented and the remainder is tendered.

### Procurement Information

A Direct Award to SWRLs incumbent service provider of a business critical system, to ensure compliant contract mechanism based on the original FRH Affiliate Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023177-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jan 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,805,387 |
| Contracts value | £1,805,387 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2026 at 16:08 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023177-2026
- 19 Jan 2026 at 12:01 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004289-2026
- 19 Jan 2026 at 11:44 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004273-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023177-2026
  13th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004289-2026
  19th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004273-2026
  19th January 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12878

## Notice URLs

- https://worldline.com/en-gb/home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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