Tender

Provision of On Board SIM Cards - Avanti West Coast

FIRST TRENITALIA WEST COAST RAIL LIMITED

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Tender

06 Feb 2025 at 15:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Provision of On Board SIM Cards - Avanti West Coast" is being managed by FIRST TRENITALIA WEST COAST RAIL LIMITED. This procurement falls under the industry category of Telecommunications network (CPV: 32412100), with a specific focus on SIM cards (CPV: 31712112). The contract involves the replacement or upgrade of Vodafone and 3 SIM cards within the Avanti West Coast fleet. It is an open procedure with electronic submission of tenders, and the tender stage is currently active. Key dates include the tender period end on 10 March 2025 at 16:00 GMT, with the bid opening and award period starting on the same day at 17:00 GMT. The contract's location is the United Kingdom, and the total estimated value is £1,000,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications equipment, particularly those experienced in SIM card provisioning. Companies that can offer comprehensive services, including the coordination with major partners like Alstom, Hitachi, and McLaren, will be well-suited for this contract. It allows for collaboration with well-established industry players and potential future opportunities, as efficient performance in this project could pave the way for further partnerships and larger-scale contracts in the railway services industry. The requirement for electronic submission and adherence to the specified deadlines also encourages participation from tech-savvy, organised companies ready to meet the project's logistical demands.

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Notice Title

Provision of On Board SIM Cards - Avanti West Coast

Notice Description

This tender involves the replacement and/or upgrade of Vodafone and 3 SIM cards within the Avanti West Coast fleet, with support from the current suppliers. The supplier shall be responsible for provisioning all Vodafone and 3 SIM cards used within the Avanti West Coast fleet. This will be a collaborative effort involving the supplier, Alstom, Hitachi, and McLaren: Alstom and Hitachi will manage the physical replacement of SIM cards where necessary. McLaren will verify that the SIM cards are correctly installed and fully operational. The replacement and provisioning process will be carried out in stages, aligned with the availability of the fleet. Each train must be in the depot to facilitate the SIM card replacement by Alstom and Hitachi.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This project involves the replacement and/or upgrade of Vodafone and 3 SIM cards within the Avanti West Coast fleet, with support from the current suppliers. The supplier shall be responsible for provisioning all Vodafone and 3 SIM cards used within the Avanti West Coast fleet. This will be a collaborative effort involving the supplier, Alstom, Hitachi, and McLaren: Alstom and Hitachi will manage the physical replacement of SIM cards where necessary. McLaren will verify that the SIM cards are correctly installed and fully operational. The replacement and provisioning process will be carried out in stages, aligned with the availability of the fleet. Each train must be in the depot to facilitate the SIM card replacement by Alstom and Hitachi.

Options: Options may be considered.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dc53
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004010-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

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


CPV Codes

31712112 - SIM cards

32412100 - Telecommunications network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIRST TRENITALIA WEST COAST RAIL LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
gita.rehal@avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

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