Award

On Train, Shunter & Driver Radio Handsets

CALEDONIAN SLEEPER LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

Caledonian Sleeper Limited, located in Inverness, UK, has completed an open procurement process for renting handheld radios essential for safety communication on its sleeper service. The procurement, categorised under transport and rail services, invited bids for "On Train, Shunter & Driver Radio Handsets." The contract was signed on 12th March 2026, following the tender phase which ended on 5th December 2025, with the award starting immediately thereafter. The procurement stage is now at award completion with the contract being awarded to Link-Tel Communication Ltd, a SME based in Glasgow, UK, for a value of £27,816.

This tender opens avenues for businesses specialising in communication equipment and services in the rail transport sector. SMEs, particularly those skilled in providing electronic communication solutions, would find this opportunity well-suited due to the scale and nature of the contract. The procurement favoured electronic submissions, suggesting that businesses proficient in digital response capabilities had an advantageous position in the competitive bidding process. With potential for a 24-month extension, the contract provides prolonged engagement in a niche market, paving the way for sustainable business growth.

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Notice Title

On Train, Shunter & Driver Radio Handsets

Notice Description

Caledonian Sleeper Ltd are currently looking to rent handheld radios for use both on and off the sleeper service. The on-train radios will be primarily used to communicate safety critical messages between the Guard & Driver on board the service

Lot Information

Lot 1

Caledonian Sleeper Ltd are currently looking to rent handheld radios for use both on and off the sleeper service. The on-train radios will be primarily used to communicate safety critical messages between the Guard & Driver on board the service

Renewal: Optional 24 month extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000814764
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551597
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

32344210 - Radio equipment

50330000 - Maintenance services of telecommunications equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,816 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CALEDONIAN SLEEPER LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV1 1PP
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness Central
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LINK-TEL COMMUNICATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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