---
title: "On Train, Shunter & Driver Radio Handsets"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000814764"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000814764.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CALEDONIAN SLEEPER LIMITED"
published: "2026-03-12"
---

# On Train, Shunter & Driver Radio Handsets

Buyer: CALEDONIAN SLEEPER LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000814764

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## Summary

Caledonian Sleeper Limited, located in Inverness, UK, has completed an open procurement process for renting handheld radios essential for safety communication on its sleeper service. The procurement, categorised under transport and rail services, invited bids for "On Train, Shunter & Driver Radio Handsets." The contract was signed on 12th March 2026, following the tender phase which ended on 5th December 2025, with the award starting immediately thereafter. The procurement stage is now at award completion with the contract being awarded to Link-Tel Communication Ltd, a SME based in Glasgow, UK, for a value of £27,816.

This tender opens avenues for businesses specialising in communication equipment and services in the rail transport sector. SMEs, particularly those skilled in providing electronic communication solutions, would find this opportunity well-suited due to the scale and nature of the contract. The procurement favoured electronic submissions, suggesting that businesses proficient in digital response capabilities had an advantageous position in the competitive bidding process. With potential for a 24-month extension, the contract provides prolonged engagement in a niche market, paving the way for sustainable business growth.

## Notice

Caledonian Sleeper Ltd are currently looking to rent handheld radios for use both on and off the sleeper service. The on-train radios will be primarily used to communicate safety critical messages between the Guard & Driver on board the service

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Caledonian Sleeper Ltd are currently looking to rent handheld radios for use both on and off the sleeper service. The on-train radios will be primarily used to communicate safety critical messages between the Guard & Driver on board the service

Renewal: Optional 24 month extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551597 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £27,816 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CALEDONIAN SLEEPER LIMITED |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV1 1PP |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness Central |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LINK-TEL COMMUNICATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 32344210 - Radio equipment
- 50330000 - Maintenance services of telecommunications equipment

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551597
- 5 Nov 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV542864

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV542864&idx=1
  5th November 2025 - Invitation to Tender Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV542864
  On Train, Shunter & Driver Radio Handsets - Caledonian Sleeper Ltd are currently looking to rent handheld radios for use both on and off the sleeper service. The on-train radios will be primarily used to communicate safety critical messages between the Guard & Driver on board the service
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551597
  On Train, Shunter & Driver Radio Handsets - Caledonian Sleeper Ltd are currently looking to rent handheld radios for use both on and off the sleeper service. The on-train radios will be primarily used to communicate safety critical messages between the Guard & Driver on board the service

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.sleeper.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000814764
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Default.aspx

## Provenance

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