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On Board Wi-Fi and Associated Support Services

TRANSPORT UK EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Apr 2026 at 09:37

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

23 Mar 2026 at 16:55

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "On Board Wi-Fi and Associated Support Services," initiated by Transport UK East Midlands Limited, pertains to the service industry in the United Kingdom. Located in London, this private utility firm has completed the tender using a direct award method, primarily due to the intellectual property rights held by the supplier, Icomera UK Limited, the original equipment manufacturer. Key dates include the contract award on 23rd March 2026, with a standstill period ending on 15th April 2026, and the contract period running from 16th April 2026 until 13th October 2030, with potential renewal until 2032. This initiative involves services related to software, maintenance, and associated support, marking the procurement stage as complete, with the award notice published on 2nd April 2026.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in software development, maintenance, and telecommunications services, particularly those with unique expertise in handling intellectual property rights for bespoke hardware and software systems. The direct award process indicates a need for specialised knowledge and established credentials, making it well-suited for medium-sized enterprises experienced in the private utility sector. Companies specialising in railway technologies and digital connectivity solutions are ideally positioned to leverage their capabilities and scalability to meet the innovative demands of this project, thereby enhancing their footprint in the growing field of on-board connectivity solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

On Board Wi-Fi and Associated Support Services

Notice Description

Onboard Wi-Fi hardware, software, maintenance and support

Procurement Information

The Rolling Stock Company (ROSC) is responsible for the installation of wi-fi hardware and software at the time the train is built and Icomera are the original equipment manufacturer and owner of the IPR.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0671ed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030731-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

50300000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,252,050 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
15 Apr 2026 - 13 Oct 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT UK EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC4A 3AG
Post Town
Central 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
City of London
Electoral Ward
Castle Baynard
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ICOMERA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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