Account Based Ticketing Services

Official notice

Authority: FIRST GREATER WESTERN LIMITED (Public body)

ServicesAward procedure without prior publication of a call for competition

Sectors: Transport & Passenger Services (60) Delivery: UK

Budget not disclosedValue not published

Awarded 13 Jan 2026no call for competition

What is being bought

Published requirement description

It is our intention to undertake an extension and variation to an existing contract. The contract variation is for the extension of existing provision of the fares calculation engine for GWR's Account Based Ticketing Scheme for a period of 27 months. Such extension and variation will provide an interim solution pending review and definition of the required longer-term strategy and subsequent procurement process.

CPV: Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published

Lot #1Extension of contract for the provision of Account Based Ticketing fares calculation…

Extension of contract for the provision of Account Based Ticketing fares calculation engine for GWR.

Delivery: UK

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record

Procedure method: Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Legal basis: CELEX · 32014L0025 Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 (Directive 2014/25/EU)
Procurement category: Services
Notice status: Awarded without competition
Procurement threshold: Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime: Standard
Commercial structure: Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type: Direct award (no call for competition)
GPA / WTO covered: Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement: Unspecified in notice
First published: 16 Jan 2026, 17:56 GMT
Last source update: 16 Jan 2026, 17:56 GMT
FTS notice number: 2026/S 000-004099
Classification (CPV): Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
Delivery area: UK
Official registry OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06081a Find a Tender

Why no open competition: The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive
Published justification: This contract award and extension represent the most prudent and strategically sound course of action, ensuring continuity of service, operational resilience, and minimal organisational disruption. A change in contracting partner at this stage would give rise to significant technical compatibility and interoperability challenges, as well as considerable duplication of cost. The proposed approach enables the continued delivery of essential services at a reduced overall cost, with limited incremental implementation expenditure, during a period of substantial industry reform and uncertainty. This arrangement is intended as an interim solution for a period of 27 months. Before the extension expires, we will undertake a comprehensive review, of market conditions, regulatory developments, and technological options, to inform the future procurement process, in full compliance with the applicable requirements.

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast

Awards 1

Contracts signed 1latest 13 Jan 2026

1 further award records carry no date or value.

Contracts

Contract 004099-2026-1 · supplier not published
Signed
13 Jan 2026
Value
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Status
active

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

FIRST GREATER WESTERN LIMITED

Contracting authorityPublic bodyUrban railway, tramway, trolleybus or bus services GB-COH: 05113733 Milford House 1 Milford Street, Swindon, Wiltshire, Swindon, North East, SN1 1HLContact email

Official documents & specifications

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