Award, Contract

Provision of Onboard IoT SIM Cards and Data Services

NORTHERN TRAINS

  • Contract Timeline

    Publication Date

    9th May 2025 15:15:33 PM

  • Contract Summary

    Northern Trains Limited intends to directly award British Telecommunications Limited the contract for the supply of SIM cards and data provision services. This decision is based on our established partnership with British Telecommunications Limited, which already supplies various data sources integral to Northern's operations. Northern Trains Limited operates fleets of trains equipped with sophisticated hardware that relies on onboard routers to facilitate seamless communication while in transit. To ensure the continued functionality and operational efficiency of these systems, as well as Northern's comprehensive data management infrastructure, it is imperative to maintain compatibility with the SIM cards provided by British Telecommunications Limited. Following an evaluation process, alternative Mobile Network Operators were found incapable of meeting Northern's commercial requirements for maintaining the existing routers on our fleet nor meet the technical requirements for interoperability and the essential availability required by our systems. This direct award to British Telecommunications Limited is essential for ensuring uninterrupted service provision and maintaining the high standards of service and reliability that our passengers expect and deserve.

  • Contract Details

    Open Contracting ID

    ocds-h6vhtk-050161

    Publication Source

    Find a Tender Service

    Procurement Stage

    Award, Contract

    Procurement Method

    Direct

    Procurement Method Details

    Direct Award

    Procurement Category

    N/A

    Tender Suitability

    Framework / DPS

  • Contract Classification

    CPV Code(s)

    CPV Division(s)

  • Awarding Authority

    NORTHERN TRAINS

    Buyer Name

    Buyer Email

    procurement@northernrailway.co.uk

    Buyer Phone

    Buyer Address

    George Stephenson House

    York

    YO1 6JT

    United Kingdom

  • Awarded Supplier(s)

    Supplier Name(s)

    BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY

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Award, Contract

Provision of Onboard IoT SIM Cards and Data Services

NORTHERN TRAINS

  • Contract Timeline

    Publication Date

    11th April 2025 11:43:03 AM

  • Contract Summary

    Provision of SIM cards and mobile data services to support the onboard communication infrastructure of Northern Railways' fleet.

  • Contract Details

    Open Contracting ID

    ocds-h6vhtk-050161

    Publication Source

    Find a Tender Service

    Procurement Stage

    Award, Contract

    Procurement Method

    Direct

    Procurement Method Details

    Direct Award

    Procurement Category

    N/A

    Tender Suitability

    Framework / DPS

  • Contract Classification

    CPV Code(s)

    CPV Division(s)

  • Awarding Authority

    NORTHERN TRAINS

    Buyer Name

    Buyer Email

    procurement@northernrailway.co.uk

    Buyer Phone

    Buyer Address

    George Stephenson House

    York

    YO1 6JT

    United Kingdom

  • Awarded Supplier(s)

    Supplier Name(s)

    BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY

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