Award

BWV SIM CARDS

BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE

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Award

23 Sep 2025 at 10:24

Summary of the contracting process

The British Transport Police has completed a procurement process titled "BWV SIM CARDS" under the framework agreement RM6098 for the provision of mobile telephone services, specifically data bundles for SIM cards used in Body Worn Videos. The awarded contract is valued at £336,000 and will be active from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2027. Covering regions across England, Scotland, and Wales, this selective procurement was awarded to Virgin Media Business Limited following a call-off from a framework agreement. The award stage commenced on 23rd September 2025, highlighting its timely execution.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities in the telecommunications sector, specifically for companies providing mobile telephone services. Although Virgin Media Business Limited, a large-scale enterprise, has been awarded this contract, similar tenders could provide opportunities for both established telecommunications providers and new entrants capable of delivering high-quality mobile data solutions. Companies with experience in providing comprehensive coverage and reliable service for law enforcement and public safety services would be particularly well-suited to compete in future similar tenders.

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Notice Title

BWV SIM CARDS

Notice Description

Call off via RM6098 Provision of data bundle for SIM cards used in Body Worn Video's

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c34a004e-504e-49c0-aa12-d8f16af58811
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4ee89bf-9765-4381-8e75-dfce33423f81
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64212000 - Mobile-telephone services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£336,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£336,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 9LN
Post Town
North West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Camden Town
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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