Award

On Train Wifi and Mobile Data SIMs

TRANSPORT UK EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Dec 2025 at 14:29

Tender

19 Feb 2025 at 14:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "On Train Wifi and Mobile Data SIMs" was conducted by TRANSPORT UK EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED. This initiative aimed to provide data services under the industry category "Data services" (CPV code: 72300000) for the East Midlands Railway (EMR) network and staff locations across regions UKD, UKE, UKF, and UKI. The procurement was carried out using a selective method, specifically a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition. The contract award was completed and signed on 1 December 2025, following a tender period that ended on 24 March 2025. TRANSPORT UK EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED facilitated this procurement to cater to the requirements of SIMs for EMR staff mobile devices and enable wi-fi services on trains for customers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the telecommunications and data services market, especially those capable of managing comprehensive digital networks and SIM management systems. Companies with expertise in providing scalable network solutions and customer service excellence would find this procurement highly suited to their growth strategies. Businesses that can offer flexible solutions to switch between mobile network operators and ensure robust network coverage across extensive geographical locations, such as the EMR rail network, are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. The potential for contract extensions provides additional prospects for sustained business growth in collaboration with a prominent buyer like TRANSPORT UK EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED.

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Notice Title

On Train Wifi and Mobile Data SIMs

Notice Description

The provision of SIMs for EMR staff Mobile devices and tablets, the On-Train WiFi services for EMR customers, and sundry mobile computing devices without access to WiFi. Aims To enable customers to access the internet via on train WiFi To provide EMR staff with voice and data services for mobile devices Consolidation of multiple contracts Management of SIMs via a single online portal Ensure Network coverage across the EMR rail network Flexibility to move between mobile network operators Provide excellent customer service to EMR customers and staff Ensure value for money

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement defines the requirements for a contract for the provision of SIMs for EMR staff Mobile devices and tablets, the On-Train WiFi services for EMR customers, and sundry mobile computing devices without access to WiFi. Aims To enable customers to access the internet via on train WiFi To provide EMR staff with voice and data services for mobile devices Consolidation of multiple contracts Management of SIMs via a single online portal Ensure Network coverage across the EMR rail network Flexibility to move between mobile network operators Provide excellent customer service to EMR customers and staff Ensure value for money

Options: Extensions in 1 year increments up to March 31st 2030

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 4 years in 1 year increments.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e41c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078521-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 18 Oct 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT UK EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED
Contact Name
Charlotte Waller
Contact Email
charlotte.waller@eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7792224805

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC4A 3AG
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLI London

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Castle Baynard
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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