Scope
Description
OTPA (On Train Passenger Announcement) modification on Class 465/466 - The requirement for OTPA modification arose from industry-wide concerns about driver distraction caused by GSM-R PA announcements overriding in-cab communications. Network Rail's OTPA programme identified the need to modify the PISC system on Class 465/466 units to correctly prioritise communication channels and improve passenger information delivery. This requirement was first scoped in early 2023 as part of national work led by Network Rail to address safety and operational risks.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £617,860.22 excluding VAT
- £741,432.26 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
5 September 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 10 September 2025 to 31 March 2027
- Possible extension to 30 June 2027
- 1 year, 9 months, 21 days
Description of possible extension:
Due to fleet availability and planning, this may only be extended to ensure the full fleet has been addressed.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 34631000 - Parts of locomotives or rolling stock
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Special regime
Utilities
Direct award justification
- Single supplier - intellectual property or exclusive rights
- Extreme and unavoidable urgency
The supplier is the OEM, and holds the intellectual property rights to this system, and no third party can carry out modifications without risking infringement or requiring complex licensing and access agreements
Supplier
Alstom electronics
- Companies House: 02988520
Litchurch Lane, Derby
Derbyshire
DE24 8AD
United Kingdom
Region: UKF11 - Derby
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
SE TRAINS LIMITED
- Companies House: 03266762
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWRR-2348-DXXP
Second Floor
London
SE1 2AU
United Kingdom
Region: UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)