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title: "Local Information Control Centre (LICC)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068fd4"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FIRST TRENITALIA WEST COAST RAIL LIMITED"
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# Local Information Control Centre (LICC)

Buyer: FIRST TRENITALIA WEST COAST RAIL LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068fd4

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Local Information Control Centre (LICC)" was initiated by FIRST TRENITALIA WEST COAST RAIL LIMITED, a public undertaking organisation located in London, United Kingdom. This contract is part of the services industry category and pertains to Level 1 software support for a system managing Customer Information Screens and automated Public Address systems at Avanti West Coast stations. The process advanced to the award stage on 30th April 2026, with the contract commencing on 1st May 2026 and running until 31st March 2028. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, below threshold without competition, and awarded to WORLDLINE IT SERVICES UK LIMITED.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in electronic information services and technical system support. Large-scale enterprises with expertise in railway communication systems and software development might find this contract highly beneficial. The direct nature of the procurement without competition suggests prospective suppliers need to establish strong relationships with the contracting authorities for similar future opportunities. Additionally, businesses experienced in the integration of industry systems like Tyrell, Genius, and Darwin might be particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders.

## Notice

This contract relates to the provision of the Local Information Control Centre (LICC) service, a designated Key Contract, which delivers Level 1 software support and associated licences for the Worldline system. This system underpins the operation of Customer Information Screens (CIS) and automated Public Address (PA) systems across all 16 Avanti West Coast stations and is fed by data from the First Trenitalia West Coast Limited LICC servers. The LICC is critical to the delivery of real time customer journey information, including train arrival and departure times, platform allocations and changes, service delays, train formations, and passenger information announcements. In addition, the automated PA system broadcasts safety critical messaging, such as platform edge warnings for non-stopping trains and emergency evacuation instructions. All 16 stations are equipped with CIS displays and automated PA systems, which are included within the scope of this contract. The support provision also covers integration with the following industry systems: Tyrell Genius Darwin

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040212-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £252,749 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FIRST TRENITALIA WEST COAST RAIL LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W2 1AF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Hyde Park |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64216200 - Electronic information services

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2026 at 18:57 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040212-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040212-2026
  30th April 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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