Planning

Provision of Wi-Fi Services on Trains

WM TRAINS LIMITED

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Planning

27 May 2026 at 15:12

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

WM Trains Limited is planning a procurement process for the provision of Wi-Fi services on trains, categorised under internet services. This procurement is located in the United Kingdom, with specific activities anticipated in Birmingham. Currently in the planning stage, the announcement was made on 27 May 2026, with an indication that the future notice date is set for 30 June 2026. The procurement will be conducted through a direct award method and is classified as a services contract under a public undertaking framework. The contract period is intended to commence on 1 July 2026 and conclude on 30 June 2031, with potential renewals extending to 2036. The total procurement value is estimated at £3,797,135 excluding VAT.

This tender opens up substantial business growth opportunities, especially for companies proficient in providing comprehensive passenger Wi-Fi solutions, hardware components, and ongoing support services. Such firms will find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract, particularly those with experience in servicing the transportation sector. The direct award process implies a pre-selection or limited competitive phase, potentially facilitating faster engagement for businesses that meet WM Trains Limited's specified criteria. This opportunity offers a long-term engagement, making it particularly appealing for businesses aiming to secure and sustain revenues over an extended period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Wi-Fi Services on Trains

Notice Description

Passenger Wi-Fi Services, Hardware and Support Services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a6bf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049879-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72400000 - Internet services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,797,135 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WM TRAINS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B3 2ES
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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