---
title: "Provision of smart ticket validators"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066a48"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066a48.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY LIMITED"
published: "2026-03-15"
---

# Provision of smart ticket validators

Buyer: SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066a48

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## Summary

South Western Railway Limited, a public undertaking based in London, UK, has completed a tender process for the provision of smart ticket validators. The contract was awarded on 12th March 2026 to Vix Technology UK Limited, which is located in Surrey, UK. The procurement falls within the goods category, specifically targeting ticket-validation machines. This procurement process did not involve competition as it was a direct procurement undertaken below the threshold. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and is scheduled to end on 31st May 2027, with a possible extension until 31st July 2028 if necessary. The validators are to be delivered across various regions in the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in innovative ticketing solutions and transportation technologies to expand their reach within the railway industry. Companies capable of providing advanced and reliable ticket-validation machinery could find significant growth potential by aligning with public transport entities like South Western Railway Limited. Such contracts promote stability and establish a foothold in sectors requiring cutting-edge technology, thereby making them ideal for SMEs and technology innovators poised to leverage their expertise in smart transportation solutions. Delivery across multiple UK locations amplifies the scope for logistics and distribution partners to engage in strategic partnerships as well.

## Notice

To provide ticket validators for SWR's gatelines

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023256-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £334,463 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIX TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30123100 - Ticket-validation machines

## Release History

- 15 Mar 2026 at 10:11 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023256-2026
- 13 Mar 2026 at 16:07 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023173-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023256-2026
  15th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023173-2026
  13th March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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