--- title: "CHILTERN RAILWAYS - Train Planning & Rostering System Replacement" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d4a7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d4a7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d4a7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d4a7.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE CHILTERN RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED" published: "2026-07-27" --- # CHILTERN RAILWAYS - Train Planning & Rostering System Replacement Buyer: THE CHILTERN RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d4a7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d4a7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d4a7.json) ## Summary The Chiltern Railway Company Limited, a private utility based in Sunderland, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process. They are seeking to replace their existing Train Planning and Rostering System. The procurement focuses on the services industry category, specifically software packages and system support services. Preliminary market engagement is scheduled from 27 July 2026 to 21 August 2026. Potential suppliers are invited to participate electronically via Market Dojo. Key deadlines include the submission of clarification questions by 14 August 2026 and the final submission of responses by 21 August 2026. This stage aims to test the feasibility and market readiness of Chiltern Railways' requirements without a commitment to undertake a full procurement process at this time. This tender offers significant opportunities for software development firms and system support service providers, particularly those specialising in railway operations and rostering solutions. Businesses well-suited to compete will have the capability to deliver innovative and integrated train planning systems, robust support services, and software implementation expertise. Suppliers will gain insights into the procurement needs of a major UK rail operator, possibly securing long-term partnerships or contracts upon successful engagement. This engagement process provides a strategic platform for companies aiming to expand their influence in the transport sector while shaping the final tender requirements to align with industry best practices. ## Notice Chiltern Railways is undertaking preliminary market engagement in relation to the potential replacement of its existing Train Planning and front-line staff Rostering solutions. The engagement is intended to test whether Chiltern Railways' draft requirements are clear, complete and feasible within the current market, and to identify any requirements that suppliers consider should be amended, clarified, added or removed. Chiltern Railways is also seeking non-binding indicative five-year pricing, including details of supplier pricing models, key cost components, assumptions and factors that may materially affect the overall cost. This information will be used to inform the expected contract value and internal budget for any future procurement. This preliminary market engagement does not constitute a call for competition or a commitment by Chiltern Railways to undertake a procurement. ### Planning Information The preliminary market engagement will run from 27 July 2026 to 21 August 2026 and will be conducted electronically through Market Dojo, with no in-person events currently planned. The engagement will test the clarity, completeness and feasibility of Chiltern Railways' draft Train Planning and Rostering requirements and obtain non-binding indicative pricing to inform the expected contract value and internal budget. Suppliers wishing to participate should email frank.molloy@chilternrailways.co.uk to express their interest and receive access to the Market Dojo event. Any clarification questions must be submitted through Market Dojo by 14 August 2026, with completed responses submitted by 21 August 2026. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070963-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 21 Aug 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2027 - 1 May 2032 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE CHILTERN RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED | | Locality | SUNDERLAND | | Post town | Sunderland | | Postcode | SR3 3XP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland | | Local authority | Sunderland | | Electoral ward | Doxford | | Westminster constituency | Houghton and Sunderland South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 72250000 - System and support services - 72263000 - Software implementation services ## Release History - 27 Jul 2026 at 16:44 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070963-2026 - 27 Jul 2026 at 16:40 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070961-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070963-2026 27th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070961-2026 27th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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