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title: "On Train Wifi and Mobile Data SIMs"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e41c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSPORT UK EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED"
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# On Train Wifi and Mobile Data SIMs

Buyer: TRANSPORT UK EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e41c

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## Summary

The procurement process for the project titled "On Train Wifi and Mobile Data SIMs" was conducted by TRANSPORT UK EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED. This initiative aimed to provide data services under the industry category "Data services" (CPV code: 72300000) for the East Midlands Railway (EMR) network and staff locations across regions UKD, UKE, UKF, and UKI. The procurement was carried out using a selective method, specifically a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition. The contract award was completed and signed on 1 December 2025, following a tender period that ended on 24 March 2025. TRANSPORT UK EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED facilitated this procurement to cater to the requirements of SIMs for EMR staff mobile devices and enable wi-fi services on trains for customers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the telecommunications and data services market, especially those capable of managing comprehensive digital networks and SIM management systems. Companies with expertise in providing scalable network solutions and customer service excellence would find this procurement highly suited to their growth strategies. Businesses that can offer flexible solutions to switch between mobile network operators and ensure robust network coverage across extensive geographical locations, such as the EMR rail network, are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. The potential for contract extensions provides additional prospects for sustained business growth in collaboration with a prominent buyer like TRANSPORT UK EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED.

## Notice

The provision of SIMs for EMR staff Mobile devices and tablets, the On-Train WiFi services for EMR customers, and sundry mobile computing devices without access to WiFi. Aims To enable customers to access the internet via on train WiFi To provide EMR staff with voice and data services for mobile devices Consolidation of multiple contracts Management of SIMs via a single online portal Ensure Network coverage across the EMR rail network Flexibility to move between mobile network operators Provide excellent customer service to EMR customers and staff Ensure value for money

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement defines the requirements for a contract for the provision of SIMs for EMR staff Mobile devices and tablets, the On-Train WiFi services for EMR customers, and sundry mobile computing devices without access to WiFi. Aims To enable customers to access the internet via on train WiFi To provide EMR staff with voice and data services for mobile devices Consolidation of multiple contracts Management of SIMs via a single online portal Ensure Network coverage across the EMR rail network Flexibility to move between mobile network operators Provide excellent customer service to EMR customers and staff Ensure value for money

Options: Extensions in 1 year increments up to March 31st 2030

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 4 years in 1 year increments.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078521-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 18 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPORT UK EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC4A 3AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Castle Baynard |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72300000 - Data services

## Release History

- 1 Dec 2025 at 14:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078521-2025
- 19 Feb 2025 at 14:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005888-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://redirect.transaxions.com/events/lidri
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/

## Provenance

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