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Connectivity on Trains Measurement Study

OFCOM

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17 Dec 2025 at 15:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Connectivity on Trains Measurement Study" was conducted by Ofcom, a public authority within the sub-central government in the United Kingdom, headquartered in London. This tender focused on research services to gather and assess mobile and WiFi connectivity data inside train carriages across Great Britain's rail network. The procurement fell under limited competition, identified as below threshold in its method. The contract, awarded on 8th December 2025, will run until 30th March 2026, with key details published on 17th December 2025. The contract's gross value is £55,800 and was awarded to Streetwave Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Newport, UK, under the 'complete' status of the procurement stage.

This procurement presents promising opportunities for SMEs specialising in telecommunications, data analysis, and railway service enhancement, enabling them to showcase their expertise in connectivity measurement. Additionally, companies focusing on consumer experience improvement within transport facilities could find this study beneficial for strategic growth. As the study aims to reflect consumer connectivity experiences, businesses involved in service delivery and infrastructure improvement would be well-suited to contribute, potentially fostering partnership opportunities for growth in rail technology innovations.

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Notice Title

Connectivity on Trains Measurement Study

Notice Description

This procurement is for direct measurements of mobile and WiFi connectivity from within train carriages. The study will deliver reliable coverage and performance data, reflecting consumers' lived experience inside carriages, which provides an accurate picture of mobile connectivity on the Great Britain's rail network.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f821
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083969-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
8 Dec 2025 - 30 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFCOM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementnotice@ofcom.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9HA
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STREETWAVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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