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Train Planning Systems Replacement

South Western Railway Limited · Public undertaking

In brief

South Western Railway 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 estimated value is £2,000,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2028.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

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

Can I win this?

Competition

Usually high: a median of 6 bids per contract for IT and software contracts in this region (from 103 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

Provision of Train Planning Systems Replacement software

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 003793-2026
  2. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 004782-2026
  3. Pipeline notice · UK1, notice 048818-2026

About the buyer

South Western Railway LimitedLast 12 months

Procurements

25

Awards

14

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From notice 003793-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 16 January 2026, last updated 26 May 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.