On Board Wi-Fi and Associated Support Services

TRANSPORT UK EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 May 2026 at 16:27

Award

22 Apr 2026 at 15:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves TRANSPORT UK EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED as the buyer, contracting for the provision of On Board Wi-Fi and associated support services. The buyer operates within the private utility sector and is based in London, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the services category with direct procurement due to the exclusive intellectual property rights held by NOMAD DIGITAL LIMITED, the supplier. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with set contract dates from 25 May 2026 until 31 January 2028. An award notice was published on 12 May 2026, marking the completion of the award process with an associated gross value of £420,190.

This procurement opportunity provides growth potential for businesses in the technology and telecommunications sectors specifically focusing on software and maintenance services. As the contract was awarded directly to NOMAD DIGITAL LIMITED, businesses that specialise in bespoke software solutions and maintenance services, particularly in the rail or transportation sectors, would find this tender process instructive for aligning their capabilities with the market demands. The direct procurement method suggests that businesses possessing proprietary technology or exclusive rights have strategic advantages for similar future opportunities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could also find valuable insights into leveraging their unique offerings in exclusive or niche domains.

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Notice Title

On Board Wi-Fi and Associated Support Services

Notice Description

Onboard Wi-Fi hardware, software, maintenance & 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 Nomad Digital are the original equipment manufacturer and owner of the IPR

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0688f5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043652-2026
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
SME
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
£350,159 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
24 May 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT UK EAST MIDLANDS 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
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

NOMAD DIGITAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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