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27 Jul 2026 at 15:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Lighthouse Board, a central government public authority based in Edinburgh, has initiated a tender process for the contract titled "RTU's and M2M Communications Management." This procurement focuses on the supply and management of M2M communications and Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), intending to cover approximately 260 SIM cards and 185 RTUs with potential additional purchases over a five-year period. The process is currently in the tender stage, with a closing date for submissions on 18 August 2026. The total contract is valued at £216,000, highlighting services and goods in telecommunications and telemetry. Businesses interested should note that electronic submissions are permitted via the eSourcing portal.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the telecommunications and telemetry sectors, especially those capable of providing robust SIM card and RTU solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate due to the tender's suitability criteria favouring such entities. The contract's scope, involving ongoing management and potential expansions, provides a stable revenue stream and an opportunity to engage with a central governmental body, reinforcing business credibility and expanding industry relationships.

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Notice Title

RTU's and M2M Communications Management

Notice Description

Contract for the continuation of supply of M2M communications and the management of current Remote Terminal Units (RTU) in NLB operation. NLB currently has approximately 260 M2M Communications (SIM cards) and 185 RTU's. NLB may also require the purchase of further RTU's and SIM cards on an adhoc basis throughout the lifetime of the 5 year contract. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Edinburgh:-SIM-cards./6A276NUPZ9 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/6A276NUPZ9

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d47c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070892-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

31712112 - SIM cards

32440000 - Telemetry and terminal equipment

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH2 3DA
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

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