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Next Generation On Train WiFi

LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

08 May 2026 at 15:35

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

26 May 2025 at 07:55

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) is at the planning stage and seeks to procure a new, high-quality Wi-Fi solution for its fleet of trains. The project, titled "Next Generation On Train WiFi," focuses on goods in the telecommunications sector and is set to enhance connectivity services across LNER's 65 trains. The primary location for delivery is the United Kingdom. Key details include a scheduled market engagement milestone due by 8th June 2026, and an anticipated start date for the contract is in January 2027, running until at least 2032, with potential extensions. LNER operates as a public undertaking and an open procurement method is planned for the competitive process.

This tender presents an ideal opportunity for businesses specialising in telecommunications equipment, data services, and computer network services to collaborate and expand their presence in the rail industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that focus on providing innovative data transmission and internet services could particularly benefit from this engagement. The intention to utilise a Dynamic Purchasing System such as the GCA RM6370 Space Technology Solutions or an alternative framework suggests an openness to innovative solutions, providing flexible entry points for firms with cutting-edge technology and service offerings. Businesses are encouraged to provide feedback during the preliminary market engagement phase to demonstrate their expertise and ability to fulfil this significant contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Next Generation On Train WiFi

Notice Description

LNER is looking to procure a new solution with the ability to provide LNER customers and on train staff with high-quality Wi-Fi on LNER's fleet of 65 trains: The current fleet encompasses 43 x 9 car trains carrying up to 615 passengers and 22 x 5 car trains carrying up to 302 passengers. There will be additional 10 trains with similar numbers to the 9 car trains in the future. The requirement covers the provision and installation of relevant hardware, delivery of end-user service and provision of data backhaul, also including authentication and data capture. The intention is to utilise the GCA Dynamic Purchasing System RM6370 Space Technology Solutions or another appropriate framework if identified in the course of this market engagement exercise. LNER would like to gather your feedback on the requirement and your ability to bid for it. Please note, that this is not an invitation to tender at this stage, but intended to gain a better understanding of what is available in the market.

Planning Information

Please respond to the questionnaire at https://forms.office.com/e/iM1LkJPDnL Please note, that this is not an invitation to tender at this stage, but intended to gain a better understanding of what is available in the market.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05262f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042715-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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

CPV Codes

32260000 - Data-transmission equipment

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

72300000 - Data services

72400000 - Internet services

72500000 - Computer-related services

72700000 - Computer network services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jan 2027 - 1 Jan 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 6GA
Post Town
York
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Micklegate
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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