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title: "Repair, maintenance and support services for Automatic Ticket Gate (ATG) systems across the TransPennine Express network"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b3e4"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSPENNINE TRAINS LIMITED"
published: "2026-06-12"
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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-06b3e4

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## Summary

Transpennine Trains Limited, located in Manchester, recently completed a direct award contract with Cubic Transportation Systems. The contract is for the repair, maintenance, and support services of Automatic Ticket Gate (ATG) systems across the TransPennine Express network. This award, valued at £4.5 million, commenced on 27th July 2026 and will continue until 26th July 2032. The procurement process, governed under UKPGA 2023/54, was executed due to the technical exclusivity and proprietary components of the ATG systems, which necessitated continuity with the original equipment manufacturer. The services incorporated in this contract cover preventative and reactive maintenance, system monitoring, and spare parts provision, highlighting its comprehensive nature in maintaining operational resilience within the United Kingdom.

This procurement process presents a focused opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacturing and maintenance of ticket-validation machinery, particularly those familiar with proprietary systems. Given the technical reasons cited, the possibilities for new suppliers to engage directly might be limited. However, companies that specialise in integration with rail and ticketing systems or those looking to partner with Cubic Transportation Systems could find this to be a strategic development for future collaboration. The contract's extensive duration and significant value underscore its potential for sustained business growth for those operating within this specialised industry.

## 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.

### 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/055629-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency 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 | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Jul 2026 - 26 Jul 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## 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

- 12 Jun 2026 at 11:01 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055629-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055629-2026
  12th June 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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