Planning

DfT - Supply of Overseas E SIMS

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Planning

20 Oct 2025 at 10:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport, a central government authority based in London, is in the planning stage of a tender for the supply of overseas eSIMs to support data roaming for business travellers. This procurement, under the title "DfT - Supply of Overseas E SIMS," falls under the services category and is expected to be above the threshold value of £500,000, reaching up to £600,000 when including VAT. Interested suppliers are encouraged to respond to the Expression of Interest (EOI) by contacting DDaT.CRM@dft.gov.uk before the due date of 28 October 2025. The procurement process aims to engage with suppliers who express an interest and demonstrate capability, leading up to the Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage, scheduled for initial communications on 10 November 2025. The intended contract period is from 5 January 2026 to 4 January 2029, with potential renewals extending until 2031.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in mobile-telephone services. The procurement is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as detailed in its suitability criteria. By engaging in this tender process, businesses have the chance to secure a substantial three-year contract with the possibility of extension, allowing them to collaborate closely with a key government department. With a focus on cutting-edge eSIM solutions, companies that provide innovative and scalable mobile services will find this opportunity particularly aligned with their capabilities.

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Notice Title

DfT - Supply of Overseas E SIMS

Notice Description

DfT are seeking a supplier capable of providing eSIM solutions for data roaming for business travellers. This Expression of Interest aims to assess your capabilities. Please email DDaT.CRM@dft.gov.uk to request the EOI documentation quoting reference number TRGA3399.

Planning Information

Please contact DDaT.CRM@dft.gov.uk for access to the Expression of Interest Documentation. Please note, only suppliers that respond to the Expression of Interest will be invited to ITT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cf9d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066650-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64212000 - Mobile-telephone services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ddat.crm@dft.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
Post Town
South West 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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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