--- title: "Provision of On Board SIM Cards - Avanti West Coast" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04dc53" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04dc53" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04dc53.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04dc53.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FIRST TRENITALIA WEST COAST RAIL LIMITED" published: "2025-02-06" --- # Provision of On Board SIM Cards - Avanti West Coast Buyer: FIRST TRENITALIA WEST COAST RAIL LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04dc53 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04dc53) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04dc53.json) ## Summary The procurement process for "Provision of On Board SIM Cards - Avanti West Coast" is being managed by FIRST TRENITALIA WEST COAST RAIL LIMITED. This procurement falls under the industry category of Telecommunications network (CPV: 32412100), with a specific focus on SIM cards (CPV: 31712112). The contract involves the replacement or upgrade of Vodafone and 3 SIM cards within the Avanti West Coast fleet. It is an open procedure with electronic submission of tenders, and the tender stage is currently active. Key dates include the tender period end on 10 March 2025 at 16:00 GMT, with the bid opening and award period starting on the same day at 17:00 GMT. The contract's location is the United Kingdom, and the total estimated value is £1,000,000 GBP. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications equipment, particularly those experienced in SIM card provisioning. Companies that can offer comprehensive services, including the coordination with major partners like Alstom, Hitachi, and McLaren, will be well-suited for this contract. It allows for collaboration with well-established industry players and potential future opportunities, as efficient performance in this project could pave the way for further partnerships and larger-scale contracts in the railway services industry. The requirement for electronic submission and adherence to the specified deadlines also encourages participation from tech-savvy, organised companies ready to meet the project's logistical demands. ## Notice This tender involves the replacement and/or upgrade of Vodafone and 3 SIM cards within the Avanti West Coast fleet, with support from the current suppliers. The supplier shall be responsible for provisioning all Vodafone and 3 SIM cards used within the Avanti West Coast fleet. This will be a collaborative effort involving the supplier, Alstom, Hitachi, and McLaren: Alstom and Hitachi will manage the physical replacement of SIM cards where necessary. McLaren will verify that the SIM cards are correctly installed and fully operational. The replacement and provisioning process will be carried out in stages, aligned with the availability of the fleet. Each train must be in the depot to facilitate the SIM card replacement by Alstom and Hitachi. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This project involves the replacement and/or upgrade of Vodafone and 3 SIM cards within the Avanti West Coast fleet, with support from the current suppliers. The supplier shall be responsible for provisioning all Vodafone and 3 SIM cards used within the Avanti West Coast fleet. This will be a collaborative effort involving the supplier, Alstom, Hitachi, and McLaren: Alstom and Hitachi will manage the physical replacement of SIM cards where necessary. McLaren will verify that the SIM cards are correctly installed and fully operational. The replacement and provisioning process will be carried out in stages, aligned with the availability of the fleet. Each train must be in the depot to facilitate the SIM card replacement by Alstom and Hitachi. Options: Options may be considered. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004010-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | FIRST TRENITALIA WEST COAST RAIL LIMITED | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | N/A | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 31712112 - SIM cards - 32412100 - Telecommunications network ## Release History - 6 Feb 2025 at 15:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004010-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://redirect.transaxions.com/events/5v8ug - https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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