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19 Jun 2026 at 09:47

Planning

22 May 2026 at 14:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, spearheaded by C2C Railway Limited, involves the ambitious project titled "Train Data Connectivity & Passenger Wifi Replacement 2026". This initiative focuses on upgrading train to wayside data solutions and includes provisioning passenger Wi-Fi. The industry category is telecommunications, and it will be implemented across multiple UK regions including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. Currently in the planning stage, the process includes a pre-market engagement activity with an extended response deadline of midday on 17 July 2026. Key stakeholders include GA Trains Limited, also acting as a buyer, and the Social Value Portal Ltd, which evaluates the social value elements. The contract, valued at £7.8 million (gross), is scheduled to run from 1 August 2027 to 31 July 2032, with a future notice date set for 2 November 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the telecommunications and data solutions sectors. Companies specialising in wireless and satellite communication systems, telecommunications equipment, and data management are ideally positioned to offer effective solutions. The tender requires a comprehensive approach, demanding innovation in mobile and low earth orbit data solutions. This contract not only complies with the UK Public Procurement Legal Framework but also involves active engagement in public utility enhancement, thus holding potential for substantial business growth and establishing long-term partnerships within the UK rail and telecommunications sectors.

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Notice Title

Train Data Connectivity & Passenger Wifi Replacement 2026

Notice Description

Contract to remove, replace, manage and support a new train to wayside data solution (which may include mobile data and low earth orbit data solutions) and to provide on train data, including passenger Wi-Fi.

Planning Information

c2c and GATL are conducting a pre market engagement activity for Train Data Connectivity & Passenger Wifi Replacement. The link below provides details as to how the Preliminary market engagement questionnaire should be completed, please download the PDF and follow the instructions: https://www.c2c-online.co.uk/procurementattachments/ The extended deadline for responses is 12pm (midday) on 17/7/2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a1fc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065048-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

32412100 - Telecommunications network

32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system

32520000 - Telecommunications cable and equipment

32530000 - Satellite-related communications equipment

32570000 - Communications equipment

32580000 - Data equipment

34620000 - Rolling stock

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Nov 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2027 - 31 Jul 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
C2C RAILWAY LIMITED
Additional Buyers

GA TRAINS LIMITED

SOCIAL VALUE PORTAL LTD

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
EC3R 6DL
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Vauxhall
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Further Information

Notice Documents

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