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PME for Satellite and Cellular Tracking System

Direct Rail Services Limited

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23 Oct 2026 at 16:21

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Direct Rail Services Limited is considering buying a satellite and cellular tracking system for use in the United Kingdom. The requirement covers global navigation and positioning equipment, such as GPS or equivalent, together with a telemetry surveillance system. This is a goods procurement intended to provide tracking capability using satellite and cellular networks. The published scope identifies one lot and indicates that small and medium-sized businesses may be suitable. The buyer is Direct Rail Services Limited, based in Carlisle. The system is intended for delivery in the United Kingdom; the information provided does not identify a more specific delivery location or explain the operational setting in which the system will be used.

The procurement is at the planning stage: Direct Rail Services has set out an intention to buy, but has not invited tenders. It is conducting preliminary market engagement through a request for information, with responses expected via the Atamis portal by 16 November 2026. The buyer’s stated estimate is £500,000 excluding VAT and £600,000 including VAT. The anticipated contract period runs from 10 May 2027 to 9 May 2031. The requirement is arranged as one lot. The planning information does not set out a procedure for the later competition or evaluation criteria, so suppliers should treat these details as unsettled rather than as tender conditions.

This early engagement is relevant to suppliers of satellite and cellular tracking equipment, GPS or equivalent positioning systems, and telemetry surveillance technology. Businesses able to combine or integrate these capabilities may be well placed to advise the buyer on the market and the shape of the requirement. Direct Rail Services is seeking market input before the competition, giving prospective suppliers a chance to explain available solutions and inform the eventual procurement. The buyer indicates that small and medium-sized businesses may be suited to the work, so the requirement is not presented as being limited to large suppliers. No particular technical standards, accreditations, capacity thresholds or prior experience requirements are set out at this planning stage; suppliers should focus their engagement on relevant system capability and delivery approach.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PME for Satellite and Cellular Tracking System

Notice Description

PME for Satellite and Cellular Tracking System Please respond to the RFI via the Atamis portal: https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome

Planning Information

PME for Satellite and Cellular Tracking System

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-078f83
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/100710-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

32441100 - Telemetry surveillance system

38112100 - Global navigation and positioning systems (GPS or equivalent)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 May 2027 - 9 May 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Direct Rail Services Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA6 4SJ
Postcode Area
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Dalston and Burgh
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Further Information

Notice Documents

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