Help Point Replacement Project - Lot 1 - PTSN

NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED

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17 Jun 2026 at 10:25

Summary of the contracting process

Northern Trains Limited, a public authority within the central government, has finalised the "Help Point Replacement Project - Lot 1 - PTSN", aiming to upgrade help points at various stations across the UK. This project falls under the 'utilities' special regime, with works classified under the construction category. The tender utilised a limited procurement method below the threshold, leading to an award in the all-important phase. The contract was signed on 15th June 2026, officially active from 16th June 2026, and is scheduled to conclude on 31st August 2026. The project includes various locations such as Ashton-under-Lyne, Manchester Oxford Road, and Thorne North, with an overall gross contract value of £219,416.12.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in construction and technology integration, particularly those geared towards telecommunications and network services. With a focus on upgrading help points to modern IP-based systems, companies skilled in engineering solutions integrated with communication technologies stand to benefit. Large-scale businesses able to support infrastructure enhancements across multiple locations, like Picow Engineering Limited, are well-suited to undertake projects of this nature, offering prospects for business expansion and contributing to vital industry developments.

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Notice Title

Help Point Replacement Project - Lot 1 - PTSN

Notice Description

It is proposed to replace the majority of the PSTN units with new IP-based help points or with existing TVMs retrofitted with help point technology and features. TVMs are all networked devices. The majority of new help points will be connected to the Northern Wide Area Network (WAN) using existing station broadband as part of this scheme. Where it is not possible to replace with IP devices, the help points will be replaced with modern technology GSM units. PSTN help points will be upgraded on a like for like basis using one of the two methods outlined above. This will enable works to progress as maintenance style upgrades without the requirement for design or Network Rail consents and achieve an accelerated delivery programme for completion ahead of PSTN switch off. Contractor is to provide station upgrades and provide Help Point replacements at the locations below: Althorpe, Ashton-under-Lyne, Brinnington, Bryn, Buckshaw Parkway, Crossflatts, Davenport, East Disbury, Gatley, Greenfield, Guide Bridge, Hadfield, Headingley, Heald Green, Levenshulme, Low Moor, Manchester Oxford Road, Marple, Mauldeth Road, Morpeth, Mossley, New Mills Central, New Pudsey, Reddish North, Romiley, Rose Hill, Swinton (Manchester), Thorne North, Westhoughton, Woodhouse

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b6c6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057015-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£182,846 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
15 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 6JT
Post Town
York
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Micklegate
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PICOW ENGINEERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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