Tender

Help Point Replacement Project - Lot 1 - PTSN

NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED

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Tender

27 Feb 2026 at 16:47

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Trains Limited is inviting bids for its active Help Point Replacement Project, focusing on Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) units at various locations across the United Kingdom, including Althorpe, and Manchester Oxford Road amongst others. Under the procurement category of construction work, businesses are encouraged to participate in this open competition. The tender process is currently in the tender stage, with key deadlines set for the 7th of April 2026, which marks the end of both the tender and enquiry periods. The total project value amounts to £180,000 gross, and the contract period extends from 25th May to 31st December 2026. The procurement method is open, allowing an inclusive approach below the threshold, providing equal opportunity to compete.

This project provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in construction work, particularly those with expertise in networked device installations and upgrades. The tender is suitable for firms capable of delivering modern technology solutions, including IP-based help points and GSM units retrofitted to integrate with the Northern Wide Area Network (WAN). Contractors possessing the capability to perform station upgrades and comply with accelerated programmes without requiring extensive design consents are likely to be rewarded. An equal focus on commercial competitiveness and quality ensures a balanced assessment criteria, encouraging innovative solutions while maintaining cost-effectiveness. Businesses with a strategic interest in developing portfolios within the public transport infrastructure sector will find this tender an attractive proposition.

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Notice Information

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 For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-York:-Construction-work./AQ5ZXATR33 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/AQ5ZXATR33

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065ed7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018146-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 May 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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