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title: "RTU's and M2M Communications Management"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d47c"
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buyer: "NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD"
published: "2026-07-27"
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# RTU's and M2M Communications Management

Buyer: NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d47c

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## Summary

The Northern Lighthouse Board, a central government public authority based in Edinburgh, has initiated a tender process for the contract titled "RTU's and M2M Communications Management." This procurement focuses on the supply and management of M2M communications and Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), intending to cover approximately 260 SIM cards and 185 RTUs with potential additional purchases over a five-year period. The process is currently in the tender stage, with a closing date for submissions on 18 August 2026. The total contract is valued at £216,000, highlighting services and goods in telecommunications and telemetry. Businesses interested should note that electronic submissions are permitted via the eSourcing portal.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the telecommunications and telemetry sectors, especially those capable of providing robust SIM card and RTU solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate due to the tender's suitability criteria favouring such entities. The contract's scope, involving ongoing management and potential expansions, provides a stable revenue stream and an opportunity to engage with a central governmental body, reinforcing business credibility and expanding industry relationships.

## Notice

Contract for the continuation of supply of M2M communications and the management of current Remote Terminal Units (RTU) in NLB operation. NLB currently has approximately 260 M2M Communications (SIM cards) and 185 RTU's. NLB may also require the purchase of further RTU's and SIM cards on an adhoc basis throughout the lifetime of the 5 year contract. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Edinburgh:-SIM-cards./6A276NUPZ9 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/6A276NUPZ9

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070892-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | £180,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH2 3DA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 31712112 - SIM cards
- 32440000 - Telemetry and terminal equipment
- 64200000 - Telecommunications services

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2026 at 15:00 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070892-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070892-2026
  27th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/6A276NUPZ9
- https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Edinburgh:-SIM-cards./6A276NUPZ9
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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