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    "description": "Northern Trains Limited has a requirement to replace its existing Ticket Retailing \u0026 Validation solution by December 2026 due to the incumbent supplier\u0027s withdrawal from the UK rail ticketing market. \nNorthern are therefore looking to engage the supply market to understand the solutions available.\nNorthern Trains Limited Invitation to Tender is for the provision of a technology solution that satisfies two main outcomes for Northern:\n\u2022Suitable replacement of the on-train and ticket office solution to maintain and safeguard ticket retailing and validation provision\n\u2022Deliver on NTL\u0027s dependency into the PAYG programme for EMV\nA successfully delivered solution must meet 11 significant requirements:\n1)Complete Ticket Issuing System (TIS) for All Devices\n2)Architecture Description of All Components\n3)Full Range of Retailing Options Available Day One\n4)RDG Accreditation and Compliance\n5)Adherence to Project Delivery Timelines\n6)Customer Payment Type Acceptance\n7)Support for ITSO PAYG Smartcards\n8)TfGM cEMV PAYG Capability\n9)Customer Travel Options and Fare Types\n10)End-of-Shift Accounting Functionality\n11)Ticket Inspection and Validation Functionality",
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