DfT - Supply of Overseas E SIMS

Notice Information

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Notice Title

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. ---Update--- All suppliers that are still interested in this opportunity, and wish to be involved in additional market engagement regarding DfT's Statement of Requirement, please email DDaT.CRM@dft.gov.uk. A market engagement event will be held via Microsoft Teams in the comming weeks. Thank you for your patience.

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.

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-05cf9d
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052383-2026
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: 3 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: 20 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: 30 Sep 2026 - 1 Oct 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052383-2026
3rd June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066650-2025
20th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Notice URLs

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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