---
title: "Timetable Advisory System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c6bb"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY LIMITED"
published: "2026-07-08"
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# Timetable Advisory System

Buyer: LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c6bb

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by London North Eastern Railway Limited, pertains to the provision of a Timetable Advisory System. This system is intended to provide software licences to train drivers to enhance performance and maintain precise schedules, with a total of 584 licences being awarded. The contract stems from a direct award, underpinning its strategic necessity due to the supplier owning exclusive intellectual property rights. This special utilities regime procurement is in the industry specific software package category and located in the United Kingdom, covering the period from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2028, with the possibility of a further 12-month extension. The award was marked pending as of 8th July 2026, and the contract is set at a gross value of GBP 464,799.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for specialised suppliers in the rail transport technology sector, especially those with expertise in software development for public transportation performance systems. Businesses that can provide innovative, reliable, and scalable solutions will find ample opportunity to collaborate within this established and essential network. Given the project's specific procurement method and supplier ownership rights, it favours firms already engaged with the necessary intellectual property. This is ideal for large-scale suppliers capable of managing substantial, long-term contracts and delivering comprehensive support to large fleets or public transportation entities.

## Notice

Timetable Advisory System Licences for a software application used by train drivers that assists train drivers in improving performance and maintaining accurate schedules The contract is for 584 licences, and a true up/down validation to confirm usage will be carried out in the 12th month of each contract year.

### Procurement Information

The contract is for the provision of licences for a system that is well-embedded within the organisation, and for which no alternative exists. The supplier owns the intellectual property.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064377-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £387,332 |
| 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 | LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY LIMITED |
| Locality | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO1 6GA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Micklegate |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ATKINSRÉALIS; ATKINSRÉALIS RAIL & TRANSIT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2026 at 15:18 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064377-2026
- 8 Jul 2026 at 15:06 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064366-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064377-2026
  8th July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064366-2026
  8th July 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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