Planning

UK Mobile Communications

NATIONAL GRID UK LIMITED

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Planning

10 Apr 2026 at 15:18

Summary of the contracting process

National Grid UK Limited is planning a procurement process titled "UK Mobile Communications," focused on telecommunications services within the UK. This process is currently in the planning stage, with an important deadline set for 30th April 2026, by which expressions of interest must be submitted. The procurement relates to various mobile network services, including data, voice, international roaming, and device management, within the main industry category of telecommunications services. The process will utilise a collaborative procurement method, allowing use by various National Grid Group subsidiary companies. Businesses interested must ensure full registration on Achilles, particularly against all relevant UVDB codes, to qualify for further stages.

This tender presents lucrative growth opportunities for businesses operating in telecommunication services, particularly those that provide comprehensive mobile, voice, and data management solutions. Telecommunications companies with expertise in areas such as international roaming, mobile device management, and the integration of service management platforms would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, businesses that offer innovative mobile solutions, such as IoT connectivity and in-building signal boosters, may find this contract particularly advantageous. This process not only allows a foothold within the expansive National Grid conglomerate but also offers a platform for scaling service offerings within the UK and potentially beyond.

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Notice Title

UK Mobile Communications

Notice Description

The contracting entity for this contract is National Grid UK Limited, but will be available for use by any of the Group subsidiary companies within the National Grid UK Limited Group. This includes, but is not limited to National Grid Electricity Transmission, National Grid Ventures, National Grid Electricity Distribution East Midlands, National Grid Electricity Distribution West Midlands, National Grid Electricity Distribution South West and National Grid Electricity Distribution South Wales. Delivery of Mobile Network Services including Data, Voice, Device Management and other related Services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Mobile services Service provision - Data services, Voice services & Voice and data services. International roaming International calling Wi-fi calling - standard IoT connectivity services MTPAS Services Supplied equipment (Catalogue and non-catalogue requests) Handsets Boosted solutions Other mobile / network items (MIFI / accessories) Sim and e sims Direct to Device Satellite solution MDM enrolment into NG's MDM platform when HW procured In-building signal booster solution Mobile Voice recording Captured inbound/outbound calls and SMS messages and relays a cop to a platform in real time. Voice only, voice and SMS or SMS only Optional add Ons - orphaned user recorded data / bulk download / export Api / SMS to email forwarding / in call announcements / private call marking / forced comments Service management Account Management included Service desk support Reporting Ability to record and track, business units, employee id (other user details) and if its VIP or not, do not disconnect flags against sims Telecom Expense Management (TEM) integration Allow for Customers TEM to manage services, including access to vendor portals and making changes to the accounts. Allow TEM to download invoices/reporting/data - in suitable format Project Services Project Professional Services related to provision Site surveys

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068052
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032958-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
29 Sep 20266 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL GRID UK LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC2N 5EH
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
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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