Indra wins one of the biggest contracts in its history in London
The company will manage the sales and control service for public transport in the English capital for approximately 1 billion euros.
BarcelonaIndra continues to grow in the UK, now with one of its largest contracts ever. The company has been awarded the project to operate the sales and access control systems (ticketingIndra has signed a contract with Transport for London (TfL) for the operation, maintenance, and development of the entire public transport network in London and its metropolitan area, until at least 2034, with the possibility of a five-year extension. The contract, valued at £524 million (€605 million), is expandable to over £845 million (€975 million). According to a company statement, this milestone represents "one of the largest contracts in its history" and includes potential extensions until 2039. "Indra thus becomes a strategic and technological partner of Transport for London to guarantee the operation and development of the largest and most prestigious public transport system in London." ticketing "The company highlighted that it will be the sole provider of the system for one of the world's most extensive and complex public transport networks, handling more than 8.6 million daily journeys and over 3.6 billion trips annually." The group explained that, after a transition period of nearly two years, it will become the sole provider for the system. ticketing of a network covering more than 8,500 buses, nearly 400 Tube stations and almost 300 more corresponding to Overground, DLR, Elizabeth Line and suburban rail services, as well as 4,000 Oyster card outlets, seven customer service centers and 24 e-mail points.
Unblocking in the courts
This contract, which had been blocked by the courts, was unblocked this Friday after the High Court of Justice of England and Wales lifted the suspension of the tender, which had been challenged by Cubic Transportation Systems, alleging that the bidding process had been unfair, according to reports. ExpansionFinally, the court decided to unblock it, considering the contract critical and necessary for the continuation of London's transport.
"We are very proud to become Transport for London's technology partner for such an ambitious and transformative project for London's transport, a global benchmark and leader in this field and an example of innovative and sustainable mobility for the rest of the world's metropolises," said Ángel Escribano, Executive Chairman. Among the systems that Indra will manage are access controls, ticket validators and vending machines, retail terminals, portable inspection equipment, and everything related to the technological infrastructure. back office An advanced system that integrates cybersecurity, data management, reporting, and third-party coordination functionalities.
The project also includes the implementation of new technologies to evolve the transportation system, make it more efficient, and automate key processes. "Ultimately, to jointly create the next generation of the system of ticketing "For London," Indra specified. Furthermore, with this contract, Indra is expanding its commitment to the United Kingdom, where it has been present for twenty years, and which the company considers a key market. Currently, more than 200 local professionals work in the UK, and it expects to exceed 1,000 "in the coming years."
