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RTU's and M2M Communications Management

Northern Lighthouse Board

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Sep 2026 at 15:15

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

27 Jul 2026 at 16:00

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Northern Lighthouse Board procured a five-year service for managing its machine-to-machine communications and existing remote terminal units (RTUs). The requirement covers approximately 260 M2M connections using SIM cards and around 170 RTUs currently in operation, with the potential for additional RTUs and SIM cards to be supplied on an ad hoc basis during the contract. The work combines telecommunications services, management of telemetry and terminal equipment, and supply of SIM cards. Delivery is across the United Kingdom. Northern Lighthouse Board is a central government public authority responsible for the operational requirement. The procurement is primarily for services, with associated goods, and is relevant to telecommunications providers, M2M connectivity specialists, telemetry and RTU suppliers, and businesses able to manage distributed communications equipment.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded following a below-threshold open competition. MP&E Trading Co Ltd. trading as EMR Integrated Solutions was selected. The contract was signed on 14 September 2026, with the contract running from 15 September 2026 to 31 August 2031. Its estimated value is £180,000 excluding VAT, or £216,000 including VAT; the buyer stated that actual future spend is not confirmed. The tender deadline was 18 August 2026 at 12:00, and the enquiry deadline was 7 August 2026 at 12:00. There was one lot, suitable for SMEs. Evaluation was based on price weighted at 65% and quality at 35%. The contract is active and covers United Kingdom delivery.

This award shows sustained public-sector demand for M2M connectivity and the operational management of remote terminal infrastructure in a safety-critical lighthouse environment. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need to provide reliable SIM-based machine communications, manage an established estate of RTUs, and support the integration, monitoring and continuity of both connectivity and telemetry equipment. Capability to supply additional SIM cards and RTUs when required would be relevant, alongside responsive account and technical support for a distributed UK operation. The successful supplier is an SME, and the procurement was explicitly suitable for SMEs, indicating that a specialist telecommunications or telemetry business can be competitive without needing to be a large generalist contractor. Strong quality evidence matters alongside competitive pricing, since quality formed 35% of evaluation.

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Notice Information

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 170 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. Total contract value is a estimate, and NLB does not confirm any actual future spend.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d47c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086975-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£180,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Sep 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Northern Lighthouse Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH2 3DA
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MP&E Trading Co Ltd.

Further Information

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