AwardedAwarded 15 July 2026

FRH - AWC Train Planning Software & Services Tender

First Rail Holdings Limited · Private utility

In brief

First Rail Holdings Limited awarded IT and software work to Signature Rail Limited on 15 July 2026.

The notice gives a value of £1,443,154 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 5 years, up to 7 years with extensions, starting 25 September 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

This contract is for the procurement of a train planning solution to replace an existing end-of-life system and ensure the continued safe, efficient and resilient delivery of rail operations. The solution will provide a comprehensive platform to support timetable planning, operational management and business continuity requirements, whilst integrating with existing rostering, control and other operational systems. The scope of the contract includes the supply, implementation, configuration, integration, training, support and ongoing maintenance of the solution.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Signature Rail Limited (SME)£1,443,154
Awarded 15 July 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 083075-2025
  2. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 066810-2026

About the buyer

Procurements

3

Awards

1

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From notice 083075-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 15 December 2025, last updated 15 July 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.