Awarded

WAN Circuits

XC Trains Limited · Private utility

In brief

XC Trains Limited awarded IT and software work to Psba.

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What the notice says

Provision and continuation of UK Wide Area Network (WAN) services for XC Trains Ltd. The services comprise BT Ethernet Connect UK, Virtual Private Network (VPN) services, Multi Service Business Access (MSBA), and IP Connect Global, delivering WAN connectivity between data centres, offices, operational depots and remote sites across the UK. The services include managed MPLS connectivity, resilient access circuits, point‑to‑point leased lines and Short Haul Data Services (SHDS), together with associated network equipment and support. The existing network architecture, resilience model and site connectivity will be retained, with agreed incremental upgrades where required to meet current operational needs. The direct award ensures continuity of critical network services, avoids disruption to live rail operations, and maintains compatibility with the existing network architecture.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Psba£412,296

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

Timeline

  1. Transparency notice · UK5, notice 035854-2026

About the buyer

XC Trains LimitedLast 12 months

Procurements

7

Awards

5

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From notice 035854-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 21 April 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.