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Rfi - train operations optimisation and performance management suite

First Greater Western Limited · Private utility

In brief

First Greater Western Limited has announced plans to buy IT and software work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The notice does not state a value.

The contract runs for 5 weeks, starting 10 March 2026.

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Competition

Typical: a median of 5 bids per contract for IT and software contracts in this region (from 114 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

Project Executive Summary First Avanti West Coast & First Greater Western Limited rely on a suite of operational systems, Tracsis (Train Tracs, Tracs RS, Tracs Roster), Bugle, and Acumen that underpin crew planning, diagramming, delay attribution, and performance reporting. This document provides a consolidated specification of these systems to support internal governance, DfT requirements, and upcoming commercial decisions. Purpose of the RFI Event Establish a clear record of system functionality and architecture. Support market testing, RFI preparation, and vendor evaluation. Enable informed decisions about system renewal, replacement, or improvement. Highlight system constraints and…Read the full description
Project Executive Summary First Avanti West Coast & First Greater Western Limited rely on a suite of operational systems, Tracsis (Train Tracs, Tracs RS, Tracs Roster), Bugle, and Acumen that underpin crew planning, diagramming, delay attribution, and performance reporting. This document provides a consolidated specification of these systems to support internal governance, DfT requirements, and upcoming commercial decisions. Purpose of the RFI Event Establish a clear record of system functionality and architecture. Support market testing, RFI preparation, and vendor evaluation. Enable informed decisions about system renewal, replacement, or improvement. Highlight system constraints and operational dependencies. System landscape at a glance Tracsis Suite Train Tracs - optimised crew diagramming, constraints, scenario modelling. Tracs RS - optimised stock diagramming, constraints, scenario modelling. Tracs Roster - compliant roster production, base roster optimisation. Bugle TRUST data imports, incident review, delay attribution, and reporting. Acumen Performance reporting, trend analysis, and data exports for BI tools. All systems rely heavily on file‑based data movement, with limited modern integration options. Estimated Annual Spend = C£1.1m (Combined for both GWR & AWC) First is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to explore prospective suppliers capable of delivering a comprehensive Train Operations Optimisation and Performance Management Suite; this RFI is for information‑gathering purposes only and does not constitute any commitment by First to enter into a contract.

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Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 020885-2026

About the buyer

First Greater Western LimitedLast 12 months

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From notice 020885-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 9 March 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.