---
title: "PME for Satellite and Cellular Tracking System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-078f83"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "Direct Rail Services Limited"
published: "2026-10-23"
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# PME for Satellite and Cellular Tracking System

Buyer: Direct Rail Services Limited  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-078f83

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## Summary

Direct Rail Services Limited is considering buying a satellite and cellular tracking system for use in the United Kingdom. The requirement covers global navigation and positioning equipment, such as GPS or equivalent, together with a telemetry surveillance system. This is a goods procurement intended to provide tracking capability using satellite and cellular networks. The published scope identifies one lot and indicates that small and medium-sized businesses may be suitable. The buyer is Direct Rail Services Limited, based in Carlisle. The system is intended for delivery in the United Kingdom; the information provided does not identify a more specific delivery location or explain the operational setting in which the system will be used.

The procurement is at the planning stage: Direct Rail Services has set out an intention to buy, but has not invited tenders. It is conducting preliminary market engagement through a request for information, with responses expected via the Atamis portal by 16 November 2026. The buyer’s stated estimate is £500,000 excluding VAT and £600,000 including VAT. The anticipated contract period runs from 10 May 2027 to 9 May 2031. The requirement is arranged as one lot. The planning information does not set out a procedure for the later competition or evaluation criteria, so suppliers should treat these details as unsettled rather than as tender conditions.

This early engagement is relevant to suppliers of satellite and cellular tracking equipment, GPS or equivalent positioning systems, and telemetry surveillance technology. Businesses able to combine or integrate these capabilities may be well placed to advise the buyer on the market and the shape of the requirement. Direct Rail Services is seeking market input before the competition, giving prospective suppliers a chance to explain available solutions and inform the eventual procurement. The buyer indicates that small and medium-sized businesses may be suited to the work, so the requirement is not presented as being limited to large suppliers. No particular technical standards, accreditations, capacity thresholds or prior experience requirements are set out at this planning stage; suppliers should focus their engagement on relevant system capability and delivery approach.

## Notice

PME for Satellite and Cellular Tracking System Please respond to the RFI via the Atamis portal: https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome

### Planning Information

PME for Satellite and Cellular Tracking System

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/100710-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 May 2027 - 9 May 2031 |
| 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 | Direct Rail Services Limited |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Postcode area | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA6 4SJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Dalston and Burgh |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 32441100 - Telemetry surveillance system
- 38112100 - Global navigation and positioning systems (GPS or equivalent)

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2026 at 16:21 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/100710-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/100710-2026
  23rd October 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.directrailservices.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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