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Mobile Hardware Device Refresh and provision of related Services.

XC TRAINS LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

15 Jan 2026 at 14:30

TenderUpdate

28 Mar 2025 at 13:55

Tender

06 Feb 2025 at 16:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Mobile Hardware Device Refresh and provision of related Services" is managed by XC Trains Limited, a rail service provider based in the UK. This process involved the acquisition of mobile telephones, tablets, and associated accessories, with performance expected at various locations including Birmingham, Bournemouth, and Edinburgh among others. Initially active in the tender stage and intended under the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016, the process has now reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded to Technology Recovery Group UK Limited, effective from 21st October 2025. The procurement followed a selective method under a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition, targeting the industry category of mobile telephones (CPV: 32250000). Key dates included the tender period ending on 12th March 2025, and the award being issued on 15th January 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing mobile hardware and associated services. The process was competitive, requiring suppliers to manage a large array of devices and provide comprehensive support services, which is ideal for companies with robust supply chain capabilities and experience in device management and repair services. Businesses specialising in Android and iOS devices, as well as those adept at logistics and technical support, would find themselves well-suited to compete in such procurements. The scale of deployment, involving over a thousand units, also points to a lucrative opportunity for businesses poised for growth in the mobile hardware sector.

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Notice Title

Mobile Hardware Device Refresh and provision of related Services.

Notice Description

The requirement is for the procurement of replacement mobile phone handsets, tablets and accessories together with the roll out service associated with the device refresh. XC will also require an ongoing service that will consist of staging devices and the management of repair, replacements and beyond repair services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

XC Trains Limited (XC) conducted a competitive tender under the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 for the purchase of mobile telephones and portable computer tablets together with associated accessories as a refresh/upgrade project for all devices currently used at XC Trains Limited. The tender included the requirement for the Supplier to develop and test XC Trains Limited device "Gold" build, the staging of the devices and the implementation and roll out services for the purchased hardware. Ongoing, the successful Supplier will be required to manage and maintain the devices and will be responsible for continued staging services and repair, replacement and beyond repair services. Approximate numbers of devices: * 1500 Android mobile telephones with 6.8 inch display * 800 computer tablets with 8 inch display * 150 computer tablets with 10 inch display * 20 iOS mobile telephones 6.3 inch display. Where an operating system has been specified this is a requirement due to interoperability with XC Trains Limited's applications that are to run on those devices and no alternative operating system can be accepted i.e. where Android is stated only devices with an Android operating system will be accepted. Note this tender is NOT for Mobile Voice and Data Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dc6d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003545-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

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


CPV Codes

30213200 - Tablet computer

32250000 - Mobile telephones

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,615,553 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
XC TRAINS LIMITED
Contact Name
Haider Ali
Contact Email
haider.ali@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BUSINESS PARK
Postcode
SR3 3XP
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Doxford
Westminster Constituency
Houghton and Sunderland South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TECHNOLOGY RECOVERY GROUP

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