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title: "Help Point Replacement Project - Lot 1 - PTSN"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b6c6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED"
published: "2026-06-17"
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# Help Point Replacement Project - Lot 1 - PTSN

Buyer: NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b6c6

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## Summary

Northern Trains Limited, a public authority within the central government, has finalised the "Help Point Replacement Project - Lot 1 - PTSN", aiming to upgrade help points at various stations across the UK. This project falls under the 'utilities' special regime, with works classified under the construction category. The tender utilised a limited procurement method below the threshold, leading to an award in the all-important phase. The contract was signed on 15th June 2026, officially active from 16th June 2026, and is scheduled to conclude on 31st August 2026. The project includes various locations such as Ashton-under-Lyne, Manchester Oxford Road, and Thorne North, with an overall gross contract value of £219,416.12.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in construction and technology integration, particularly those geared towards telecommunications and network services. With a focus on upgrading help points to modern IP-based systems, companies skilled in engineering solutions integrated with communication technologies stand to benefit. Large-scale businesses able to support infrastructure enhancements across multiple locations, like Picow Engineering Limited, are well-suited to undertake projects of this nature, offering prospects for business expansion and contributing to vital industry developments.

## Notice

It is proposed to replace the majority of the PSTN units with new IP-based help points or with existing TVMs retrofitted with help point technology and features. TVMs are all networked devices. The majority of new help points will be connected to the Northern Wide Area Network (WAN) using existing station broadband as part of this scheme. Where it is not possible to replace with IP devices, the help points will be replaced with modern technology GSM units. PSTN help points will be upgraded on a like for like basis using one of the two methods outlined above. This will enable works to progress as maintenance style upgrades without the requirement for design or Network Rail consents and achieve an accelerated delivery programme for completion ahead of PSTN switch off. Contractor is to provide station upgrades and provide Help Point replacements at the locations below: Althorpe, Ashton-under-Lyne, Brinnington, Bryn, Buckshaw Parkway, Crossflatts, Davenport, East Disbury, Gatley, Greenfield, Guide Bridge, Hadfield, Headingley, Heald Green, Levenshulme, Low Moor, Manchester Oxford Road, Marple, Mauldeth Road, Morpeth, Mossley, New Mills Central, New Pudsey, Reddish North, Romiley, Rose Hill, Swinton (Manchester), Thorne North, Westhoughton, Woodhouse

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057015-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 15 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £182,846 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED |
| Locality | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO1 6JT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Micklegate |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PICOW ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 17 Jun 2026 at 10:25 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057015-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057015-2026
  17th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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