Help Point Replacement Project - Lot 1 - PTSN

NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 May 2026 at 12:14

Tender

27 Feb 2026 at 16:47

Summary of the contracting process

Northern Trains Limited, a public authority under central government, has successfully awarded a contract for the "Help Point Replacement Project - Lot 1 - PTSN". The project was open for tender under an open competition procurement method, focusing on the construction industry category. The tender involves replacing existing PSTN units with modern IP-based or GSM technology help points across multiple stations. Key project locations include Althorpe, Ashton-under-Lyne, and Manchester Oxford Road, among others. The procurement process concluded with an active award stage on 14th May 2026, and the contract period is set from 18th May 2026 to 31st December 2026. The total contract value amounts to £219,416.12, with the project's delivery encompassing multiple stations within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for enterprises involved in construction and telecommunication solutions, particularly those specialising in IP-based and modern GSM unit installations. Given that the project was awarded through an open competition and under a "below threshold" procurement method, it demonstrates an openness to bids from diverse companies, including large enterprises like Picow Engineering Limited, who has been awarded the contract. Businesses capable of providing networked station upgrade solutions and technologically advanced help point systems are well-suited to compete in similar future procurements. This project not only aids in enhancing infrastructure but also contributes to the strategic expansion of companies within the utilities sector.

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Notice Title

Help Point Replacement Project - Lot 1 - PTSN

Notice Description

It is proposed to replace the majority of the PSTN units with new IP-based help points or with existing TVMs retrofitted with help point technology and features. TVMs are all networked devices. The majority of new help points will be connected to the Northern Wide Area Network (WAN) using existing station broadband as part of this scheme. Where it is not possible to replace with IP devices, the help points will be replaced with modern technology GSM units. PSTN help points will be upgraded on a like for like basis using one of the two methods outlined above. This will enable works to progress as maintenance style upgrades without the requirement for design or Network Rail consents and achieve an accelerated delivery programme for completion ahead of PSTN switch off. Contractor is to provide station upgrades and provide Help Point replacements at the locations below: Althorpe, Ashton-under-Lyne, Brinnington, Bryn, Buckshaw Parkway, Crossflatts, Davenport, East Disbury, Gatley, Greenfield, Guide Bridge, Hadfield, Headingley, Heald Green, Levenshulme, Low Moor, Manchester Oxford Road, Marple, Mauldeth Road, Morpeth, Mossley, New Mills Central, New Pudsey, Reddish North, Romiley, Rose Hill, Swinton (Manchester), Thorne North, Westhoughton, Woodhouse

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065ed7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044899-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£182,846 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
17 May 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN TRAINS 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 6JT
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PICOW ENGINEERING

Further Information

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