Planning

BT train mobile voice and data wi-fi network

SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY LIMITED

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Planning

26 May 2026 at 14:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by South Western Railway Limited, is currently in the planning stage for the provision of a BT train mobile voice and data Wi-Fi network. This procurement falls under the services category and involves items such as mobile telephones, data-transmission equipment, and telecommunications services. The buying organisation is located in London, United Kingdom. The contract is structured under a competitive and selective procurement method, specifically as an award under a framework agreement. The procurement process is of significant scale, with the contract period set to commence on 9th May 2027 and conclude on 8th May 2030, with potential extensions up to 8th May 2032. With a gross value of £5.4 million, this opportunity signals a substantial investment in the field of utilities and telecommunications.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in telecommunications networks, mobile telephony, and internet services. Companies experienced in delivering large-scale infrastructure projects in the transport sector, particularly those familiar with competitive frameworks, would be well-suited to compete. The procurement demands robust competencies in providing seamless communication systems tailored to the needs of rail transport services. Furthermore, businesses with proven expertise in innovative telecommunications solutions and those capable of leveraging existing frameworks to deliver efficient and scalable services stand a strong chance in securing this contract.

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Notice Title

BT train mobile voice and data wi-fi network

Notice Description

Provision of BT train mobile voice and data wi-fi network

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a42a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048994-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

32250000 - Mobile telephones

32260000 - Data-transmission equipment

32412100 - Telecommunications network

64200000 - Telecommunications services

72400000 - Internet services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 May 2027 - 8 May 2030 3-4 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
SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY 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
SE1 9LQ
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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