Planning

Remote Mobile SIM Provisioning

NORTHERN POWERGRID

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Planning

23 Sep 2021 at 05:14

Summary of the contracting process

Northern Powergrid, based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, is initiating a procurement process for the contract titled "Remote Mobile SIM Provisioning" within the telecommunications services industry. This procurement is currently in the planning stage and aims to secure a robust solution for remotely managing and provisioning SIMs on various Mobile Network Operator (MNO) networks. Interested companies must register with the Utilities Vendor Database (UVDB) under relevant telecommunications and IT codes, with the next communication scheduled for 6th December 2021. The contract is expected to have a value of approximately £700,000 and could last up to 60 months, with potential extensions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications equipment, installation services, and IT solutions. Companies able to offer innovative SIM management technologies, particularly those with experience in communication systems, would be well-positioned to compete. Given the requirement for registration with the UVDB, it is advisable for potential bidders to start the application process promptly, as it may take up to six weeks to complete. This enhances the chance for eligible suppliers to secure a long-term partnership with Northern Powergrid and further their business interests in the telecommunications sector.

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Notice Title

Remote Mobile SIM Provisioning

Notice Description

Northern Powergrid, part of Berkshire Hathaway Energy (BHE) is seeking to let a contract for the provision of a solution to remotely manage and provision sims onto any MNO network without the need to do any interventions at the remote site. The terminal equipment will be ruggedised and in most cases will be a fixed installation. Northern Powergrid uses a qualification system, the Utilities Vendor Database (UVDB) which is administered by Achilles Information Ltd, for supplier selection. Companies interested in bidding for this opportunity, must be registered with the UVDB under category codes relating to Telecommunications, communications or IT solutions, in order to be considered for this opportunity. If you would like further details, please email tracy.precious@northernpowergrid.com. Potential suppliers should note that the registration process with the UVDB can take up to 6 weeks to complete. As such, no contract notice will be issued for the requirement, as a Qualification system notice is issued by Achilles Information Ltd on behalf of the Company. If you would like further details, please contact on how to register on Achilles, please email on tracy.precious@northernpowergrid.com. This PIN is for information only and therefore no tender documents are available for publish at this time.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Northern Powergrid wish to procure a sim solution that can be installed in any standard network device. Once communication has been established over the Air Interface over any MNO, it shall be possible to re-provision the SIM onto any other MNO without the need to visit site. The company anticipates that a contract could last up to 60 months with the option to extend for a further three x 12 months periods. Additional information: This will be dependent on whether "Solution Only" is provided or "Solution and Airtime" are provide together. It is anticipated that the costs for the supply of sims and provisioning platform will be in the order of PS700,000.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e3c1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023630-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

45 - Construction work

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

32570000 - Communications equipment

45314000 - Installation of telecommunications equipment

64200000 - Telecommunications services

64227000 - Integrated telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Dec 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN POWERGRID
Contact Name
Tracy Precious
Contact Email
tracy.precious@northernpowergrid.com
Contact Phone
+44 07731-024909

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 6AF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

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