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title: "Repair, maintenance and support services for Automatic Ticket Gate (ATG) systems across the TransPennine Express network"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a58d"
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buyer: "TRANSPENNINE TRAINS LIMITED"
published: "2026-05-29"
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# Repair, maintenance and support services for Automatic Ticket Gate (ATG) systems across the TransPennine Express network

Buyer: TRANSPENNINE TRAINS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a58d

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## Summary

The public procurement process conducted by Transpennine Trains Limited focuses on the repair, maintenance, and support services for Automatic Ticket Gate (ATG) systems across the TransPennine Express network. Located in Manchester, UK, this procurement falls under the industry category of maintenance and repair of ticket-validation machinery. As of the most recent update on 29th May 2026, the procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract valued at £4,500,000 signed on 25th May 2026. The procurement method was limited, specifically negotiated without publication of a contract notice, mainly due to the proprietary nature of the existing systems which require maintenance by the original equipment manufacturer.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses able to provide technical maintenance and support for highly specialised ATG systems, particularly those with experience in handling proprietary systems and components. The contract has been awarded to Cubic Transportation Systems, a large-scale supplier, indicating that businesses with robust technical capabilities and familiarity with integrated rail and ticketing ecosystems are well-suited to such challenges. Companies capable of offering specialised maintenance solutions for complex transportation infrastructure could find significant growth opportunities in similar procurement processes.

## Notice

Maintenance of gate line installed at TransPennine Trains (TPT) station by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of all the ATGs operated by TPT. The services under this contract include preventative and reactive maintenance, fault response and resolution, spare parts provision, system monitoring, ITSO and barcode services. There are no alternative suppliers for these services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract concerns the provision of preventative and reactive maintenance, technical support, system monitoring, and spare parts supply for Automatic Ticket Gate (ATG) systems deployed across TransPennine Express managed stations. The scope includes, but is not limited to: Maintenance and repair of gate line hardware, including barriers, motors, and associated equipment Maintenance and support of ticket validation components, including barcode readers and ITSO smartcard readers System monitoring, diagnostics, and fault resolution services Maintenance and support of associated back-office and control systems Supply of proprietary spare parts and components required to maintain operational performance The ATG systems are integral to revenue protection, passenger flow management, station safety, and operational performance. Additional information: The contract can be supplied only by a particular economic operator due to technical reasons. The existing ATG estate across the network has been: Designed, supplied, and installed by Cubic Transportation Systems Ltd Built using proprietary hardware, software, and system architecture Integrated with existing revenue protection, ticketing, and station control systems

### Procurement Information

The contract can be supplied only by a particular economic operator due to technical reasons. The existing ATG estate across the network has been: Designed, supplied, and installed by Cubic Transportation Systems Ltd Built using proprietary hardware, software, and system architecture Integrated with existing revenue protection, ticketing, and station control systems No reasonable alternative or substitute exists because: The systems are dependent on proprietary components, interfaces, and software owned and controlled by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) Third-party suppliers do not have access to the necessary: Intellectual property Design specifications Software source code Diagnostic tools Substitution would require wholesale replacement of the gate line systems, resulting in: Disproportionate cost Operational disruption across the network Significant safety and performance risks Interoperability and System Integrity The ATG systems operate as part of an integrated rail and ticketing ecosystem, including: ITSO smartcard infrastructure Central ticketing and validation systems Station operational systems Engaging a supplier other than the OEM would compromise: System interoperability Operational resilience Data integrity and revenue protection capability Conclusion On this basis, the contracting entity considers that the conditions for a direct award on the grounds of technical exclusivity and absence of competition for technical reasons are satisfied.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050849-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 May 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,500,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPENNINE TRAINS LIMITED |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 6LT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CUBIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50317000 - Maintenance and repair of ticket-validation machinery

## Release History

- 29 May 2026 at 12:27 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050849-2026
- 27 May 2026 at 09:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049446-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk

## Provenance

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