Tenders/CHILTERN RAILWAYS - Train Planning & Rostering System Replacement

CHILTERN RAILWAYS - Train Planning & Rostering System Replacement

THE CHILTERN RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED

Published: Jul 27, 2026

Updated: Jul 27, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the information and communication technology and transport and logistics sectors, with a focus on Rail Transport. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the information and communication technology sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

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.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on July 27, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 070963-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About THE CHILTERN RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED

THE CHILTERN RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED has issued 13 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 6 currently open and 2 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Transport & Logistics, General Supplies & Services, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: July 27, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 070963-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by THE CHILTERN RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.