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Tender: Avanti West Coast Train Planning Software & Services Procurement — MVP by February 2028

Released 11 months ago

ClosesNot listed

Est. valueEstimate£55K to £110K

LocationUnited Kingdom

AgencyFIRST RAIL HOLDINGS LIMITED

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CategoryIT & Software

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Avanti West Coast is seeking a supplier for a modern, future-proof train planning solution and services to replace its current system, ensuring continuity of service delivery, operational safety and readiness for HS2 operations. The contract requires delivery of a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) replacement by February 2028, seamless integration with rostering and control platforms, ability to enable future automation, analytics and AI-driven development aligned with the Digital Railway strategy, and a functionally rich out-of-the-box software offering built on robust, modern technologies that can scale and operate during peaks. Bidders must provide examples of similar UK rail implementations at this scale and demonstrate high-quality service and change management delivery.

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