--- title: "Remote Mobile SIM Provisioning" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e3c1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02e3c1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02e3c1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02e3c1.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NORTHERN POWERGRID" published: "2021-09-23" --- # Remote Mobile SIM Provisioning Buyer: NORTHERN POWERGRID Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e3c1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02e3c1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02e3c1.json) ## Summary Northern Powergrid, based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, is initiating a procurement process for the contract titled "Remote Mobile SIM Provisioning" within the telecommunications services industry. This procurement is currently in the planning stage and aims to secure a robust solution for remotely managing and provisioning SIMs on various Mobile Network Operator (MNO) networks. Interested companies must register with the Utilities Vendor Database (UVDB) under relevant telecommunications and IT codes, with the next communication scheduled for 6th December 2021. The contract is expected to have a value of approximately £700,000 and could last up to 60 months, with potential extensions. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications equipment, installation services, and IT solutions. Companies able to offer innovative SIM management technologies, particularly those with experience in communication systems, would be well-positioned to compete. Given the requirement for registration with the UVDB, it is advisable for potential bidders to start the application process promptly, as it may take up to six weeks to complete. This enhances the chance for eligible suppliers to secure a long-term partnership with Northern Powergrid and further their business interests in the telecommunications sector. ## Notice Northern Powergrid, part of Berkshire Hathaway Energy (BHE) is seeking to let a contract for the provision of a solution to remotely manage and provision sims onto any MNO network without the need to do any interventions at the remote site. The terminal equipment will be ruggedised and in most cases will be a fixed installation. Northern Powergrid uses a qualification system, the Utilities Vendor Database (UVDB) which is administered by Achilles Information Ltd, for supplier selection. Companies interested in bidding for this opportunity, must be registered with the UVDB under category codes relating to Telecommunications, communications or IT solutions, in order to be considered for this opportunity. If you would like further details, please email tracy.precious@northernpowergrid.com. Potential suppliers should note that the registration process with the UVDB can take up to 6 weeks to complete. As such, no contract notice will be issued for the requirement, as a Qualification system notice is issued by Achilles Information Ltd on behalf of the Company. If you would like further details, please contact on how to register on Achilles, please email on tracy.precious@northernpowergrid.com. This PIN is for information only and therefore no tender documents are available for publish at this time. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Northern Powergrid wish to procure a sim solution that can be installed in any standard network device. Once communication has been established over the Air Interface over any MNO, it shall be possible to re-provision the SIM onto any other MNO without the need to visit site. The company anticipates that a contract could last up to 60 months with the option to extend for a further three x 12 months periods. Additional information: This will be dependent on whether "Solution Only" is provided or "Solution and Airtime" are provide together. It is anticipated that the costs for the supply of sims and provisioning platform will be in the order of PS700,000. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023630-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 6 Dec 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £700,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORTHERN POWERGRID | | Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE1 6AF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside | | Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Electoral ward | Monument | | Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 45 - Construction work - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services ### Codes - 32570000 - Communications equipment - 45314000 - Installation of telecommunications equipment - 64200000 - Telecommunications services - 64227000 - Integrated telecommunications services ## Release History - 23 Sep 2021 at 05:14 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023630-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://www.northernpowergrid.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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