--- title: "UK Mobile Communications" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068052" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068052" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068052.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068052.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NATIONAL GRID UK LIMITED" published: "2026-04-10" --- # UK Mobile Communications Buyer: NATIONAL GRID UK LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068052 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068052) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068052.json) ## Summary National Grid UK Limited is planning a procurement process titled "UK Mobile Communications," focused on telecommunications services within the UK. This process is currently in the planning stage, with an important deadline set for 30th April 2026, by which expressions of interest must be submitted. The procurement relates to various mobile network services, including data, voice, international roaming, and device management, within the main industry category of telecommunications services. The process will utilise a collaborative procurement method, allowing use by various National Grid Group subsidiary companies. Businesses interested must ensure full registration on Achilles, particularly against all relevant UVDB codes, to qualify for further stages. This tender presents lucrative growth opportunities for businesses operating in telecommunication services, particularly those that provide comprehensive mobile, voice, and data management solutions. Telecommunications companies with expertise in areas such as international roaming, mobile device management, and the integration of service management platforms would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, businesses that offer innovative mobile solutions, such as IoT connectivity and in-building signal boosters, may find this contract particularly advantageous. This process not only allows a foothold within the expansive National Grid conglomerate but also offers a platform for scaling service offerings within the UK and potentially beyond. ## Notice The contracting entity for this contract is National Grid UK Limited, but will be available for use by any of the Group subsidiary companies within the National Grid UK Limited Group. This includes, but is not limited to National Grid Electricity Transmission, National Grid Ventures, National Grid Electricity Distribution East Midlands, National Grid Electricity Distribution West Midlands, National Grid Electricity Distribution South West and National Grid Electricity Distribution South Wales. Delivery of Mobile Network Services including Data, Voice, Device Management and other related Services. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Mobile services Service provision - Data services, Voice services & Voice and data services. International roaming International calling Wi-fi calling - standard IoT connectivity services MTPAS Services Supplied equipment (Catalogue and non-catalogue requests) Handsets Boosted solutions Other mobile / network items (MIFI / accessories) Sim and e sims Direct to Device Satellite solution MDM enrolment into NG's MDM platform when HW procured In-building signal booster solution Mobile Voice recording Captured inbound/outbound calls and SMS messages and relays a cop to a platform in real time. Voice only, voice and SMS or SMS only Optional add Ons - orphaned user recorded data / bulk download / export Api / SMS to email forwarding / in call announcements / private call marking / forced comments Service management Account Management included Service desk support Reporting Ability to record and track, business units, employee id (other user details) and if its VIP or not, do not disconnect flags against sims Telecom Expense Management (TEM) integration Allow for Customers TEM to manage services, including access to vendor portals and making changes to the accounts. Allow TEM to download invoices/reporting/data - in suitable format Project Services Project Professional Services related to provision Site surveys ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032958-2026 | | 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 | 10 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | 29 Sep 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NATIONAL GRID UK LIMITED | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Central London | | Postcode | WC2N 5EH | | 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 | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services ### Codes - 64200000 - Telecommunications services ## Release History - 10 Apr 2026 at 15:18 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032958-2026 ## Notice URLs - https://www.nationalgrid.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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