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Provision of Wi-Fi Services on Trains

WM TRAINS LIMITED

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PlanningUpdate

26 Aug 2026 at 13:10

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

27 May 2026 at 16:12

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

WM Trains Limited intends to procure passenger Wi-Fi services for trains, including the associated hardware and support services. The requirement falls within internet services (CPV 72400000) and is categorised as a services procurement. The work is intended for delivery across the United Kingdom, in connection with WM Trains’ passenger train operations. The buyer is WM Trains Limited, a public undertaking based in Birmingham. Suppliers should therefore understand the practical requirements of providing connectivity to passengers on trains, alongside supplying, maintaining and supporting the hardware needed to deliver that service. The scope is focused on onboard passenger internet access rather than general corporate connectivity or unrelated telecommunications services.

The procurement is at the planning stage: WM Trains has announced an intention to procure but has not issued an invitation to tender. The buyer expects to use a direct award procedure, with a single planned lot, and the procurement is above the applicable threshold. The estimated value is £3,797,135 excluding tax and £4,556,562 including tax. The buyer currently expects the contract to run from 1 December 2026 to 30 December 2031, with a possible extension or renewal allowing it to continue until 30 December 2036. A subsequent notice is currently expected on 1 November 2026. These dates are indicative expectations, not deadlines for supplier responses. The process is not currently a competitive tender opportunity.

This will suit businesses that provide passenger Wi-Fi on trains and can combine internet connectivity with the hardware and ongoing support needed for an onboard service. Relevant suppliers are likely to include rail-technology providers, managed connectivity specialists, telecommunications companies and hardware support organisations able to work across train fleets and the United Kingdom. Experience integrating, operating or maintaining passenger-facing connectivity systems would be directly relevant to the requirement. The buyer has identified a direct award route, so suppliers should monitor the process and prepare evidence of their capability, service coverage, relevant rail or transport delivery experience and ability to support both the connectivity service and its hardware when the procurement progresses. No specific accreditation is identified.

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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/081286-2026
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
26 Aug 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Dec 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
Postcode Area
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

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