---
title: "DfT - Supply of Overseas E SIMS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05cf9d"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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published: "2026-06-03"
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# DfT - Supply of Overseas E SIMS

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05cf9d

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## Summary

The Department for Transport in the United Kingdom is currently in the planning stage for the procurement titled "DfT - Supply of Overseas E SIMS". This opportunity falls under the 'services' industry category, specifically focusing on mobile-telephone services for data roaming for business travellers. The procurement process per the latest update as of 3rd June 2026, involves preliminary market engagement, with a deadline for expression of interest set for 30th June 2026. Businesses interested in participating should contact the Department for Transport via provided email for documentation access. Future notices are expected by 20th July 2026. The contract is valued at approximately £500,000 to £600,000 with a contract period commencing on 1st October 2026, set to last till 1st October 2029, with options for renewal extending to 2031.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in telecommunications and mobile data solutions to expand their portfolio by collaborating with the UK government. Companies with expertise in eSIM technology and capabilities to support international data roaming services stand to benefit considerably. The procurement encourages participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community sector enterprises (VCSEs), thus providing a fertile ground for such businesses to compete and potentially secure long-term government projects, thereby helping them achieve significant business growth and visibility in the public sector.

## Notice

DfT are seeking a supplier capable of providing eSIM solutions for data roaming for business travellers. This Expression of Interest aims to assess your capabilities. Please email DDaT.CRM@dft.gov.uk to request the EOI documentation quoting reference number TRGA3399. ---Update--- All suppliers that are still interested in this opportunity, and wish to be involved in additional market engagement regarding DfT's Statement of Requirement, please email DDaT.CRM@dft.gov.uk. A market engagement event will be held via Microsoft Teams in the comming weeks. Thank you for your patience.

### Planning Information

Please contact DDaT.CRM@dft.gov.uk for access to the Expression of Interest Documentation. 
Please note, only suppliers that respond to the Expression of Interest will be invited to ITT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052383-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 1 Oct 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64212000 - Mobile-telephone services

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2026 at 13:07 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052383-2026
- 20 Oct 2025 at 10:57 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066650-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052383-2026
  3rd June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066650-2025
  20th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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