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title: "Train Data Connectivity & Passenger Wifi Replacement 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a1fc"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "C2C RAILWAY LIMITED"
published: "2026-07-10"
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# Train Data Connectivity & Passenger Wifi Replacement 2026

Buyer: C2C RAILWAY LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a1fc

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## Summary

The procurement process, spearheaded by C2C Railway Limited, involves the ambitious project titled "Train Data Connectivity & Passenger Wifi Replacement 2026". This initiative focuses on upgrading train to wayside data solutions and includes provisioning passenger Wi-Fi. The industry category is telecommunications, and it will be implemented across multiple UK regions including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. Currently in the planning stage, the process includes a pre-market engagement activity with an extended response deadline of midday on 17 July 2026. Key stakeholders include GA Trains Limited, also acting as a buyer, and the Social Value Portal Ltd, which evaluates the social value elements. The contract, valued at £7.8 million (gross), is scheduled to run from 1 August 2027 to 31 July 2032, with a future notice date set for 2 November 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the telecommunications and data solutions sectors. Companies specialising in wireless and satellite communication systems, telecommunications equipment, and data management are ideally positioned to offer effective solutions. The tender requires a comprehensive approach, demanding innovation in mobile and low earth orbit data solutions. This contract not only complies with the UK Public Procurement Legal Framework but also involves active engagement in public utility enhancement, thus holding potential for substantial business growth and establishing long-term partnerships within the UK rail and telecommunications sectors.

## Notice

Contract to remove, replace, manage and support a new train to wayside data solution (which may include mobile data and low earth orbit data solutions) and to provide on train data, including passenger Wi-Fi.

### Planning Information

c2c and GATL are conducting a pre market engagement activity for Train Data Connectivity & Passenger Wifi Replacement.
The link below provides details as to how the Preliminary market engagement questionnaire should be completed, please download the PDF and follow the instructions:
https://www.c2c-online.co.uk/procurementattachments/
The extended deadline for responses is 12pm (midday) on 17/7/2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065048-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 2 Nov 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2027 - 31 Jul 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,500,000 |
| 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 | C2C RAILWAY LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | GA TRAINS LIMITED; SOCIAL VALUE PORTAL LTD |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC3R 6DL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Vauxhall |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 32412100 - Telecommunications network
- 32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system
- 32520000 - Telecommunications cable and equipment
- 32530000 - Satellite-related communications equipment
- 32570000 - Communications equipment
- 32580000 - Data equipment
- 34620000 - Rolling stock

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2026 at 10:01 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065048-2026
- 19 Jun 2026 at 09:47 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057921-2026
- 22 May 2026 at 14:54 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048169-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065048-2026
  10th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057921-2026
  19th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048169-2026
  22nd May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.c2c-online.co.uk/procurementattachments/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.socialvalueportal.com/

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