Skip to main content

We've saved some files called cookies on your device. These cookies are:

  • essential for the site to work
  • to help improve our website by collecting and reporting information on how you use it

We would also like to save some cookies to help tailor communications.

BETA
You're viewing an updated version of this service - your feedback will help us to improve it.
Give Feedback
Cymraeg

UK4

Network - Onboard Wi-Fi, Mobile Connectivity and Station Wi-Fi

  • First published: 06 December 2025
  • Last modified: 06 December 2025
  • Version: N/A

    This file may not be fully accessible.

  •  

Information icon

The buyer is not using this website to administer the notice.

To record your interest or obtain additional information or documents please find instructions within the Full Notice Text. (NOTE: Contract Award Notices and Prior Information Notices do not normally require a response)

Information icon
You are viewing an expired notice.

Contents

Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-05f014
Published by:
TRANSPENNINE TRAINS LIMITED
Authority ID:
AA84230
Publication date:
06 December 2025
Deadline date:
16 January 2026
Notice type:
UK4
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

TPT is seeking to engage the market for connectivity agreements covering the following key areas:On-Train Communications, Network Systems, and Customer Wi-FiMobile Connectivity for Staff and Connected DevicesCustomer Wi-Fi at StationsTo respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9Z34WZ75XFIf you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the above url, then please contact the Delta eSourcing Helpdesk on call 0800 923 9236 or email helpdesk@delta-esourcing.com.To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=999406691

Full notice text

Scope

Procurement reference

TPT348

Procurement description

TPT is seeking to engage the market for connectivity agreements covering the following key areas:

On-Train Communications, Network Systems, and Customer Wi-Fi

Mobile Connectivity for Staff and Connected Devices

Customer Wi-Fi at Stations

To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9Z34WZ75XF

If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the above url, then please contact the Delta eSourcing Helpdesk on call 0800 923 9236 or email helpdesk@delta-esourcing.com.

To view this notice, please click here:

https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=999406691

Main category

Goods

Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)

12250000.00 GBP to 12250000.00GBP

Contract dates (estimated)

01 July 2026, 00:00AM to 30 June 2031, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 30 June 2036

Contracting authority

TransPennine Trains Limited

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: 7th Floor, Bridgewater House, 60 Whitworth Street

Town/City: Manchester

Postcode: M1 6LT

Country: United Kingdom

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXNX-1214-CQYL

NUTS code: UKD33

Contact name: Adam Meakin

Email: adam.meakin@tpexpress.co.uk

Telephone: 07929383644

Organisation type: Public undertaking

Procedure

Procedure type

Competitive flexible procedure

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

Lots

Divided into 3 lots

On Train Communications, Network systems and Customer Wi-Fi

Lot number: 1

Description

TransPennine Trains Limited seeks to procure the design, development, testing, component supply and support TPT fleet maintainer or manufacturer with on-train installation for connectivity, Onboard Wi-Fi and selected networking and communication systems on its current and a new fleet of trains.

CPV classifications

  • 32400000 - Networks
  • 32412100 - Telecommunications network
  • 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies
  • 32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system
  • 32582000 - Data carriers
  • 45314000 - Installation of telecommunications equipment
  • 50312300 - Maintenance and repair of data network equipment
  • 50330000 - Maintenance services of telecommunications equipment
  • 50332000 - Telecommunications-infrastructure maintenance services
  • 64200000 - Telecommunications services
  • 72315100 - Data network support services
  • 72319000 - Data supply services

Lot value (estimated)

10000000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

12000000.00 GBP Including VAT

Contract start date (estimated)

01 July 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

30 June 2031, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

30 June 2036, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

Extension option for a further period of five (5) years in increments of one (1) year, in any combination.

Award criteria

Weighting description

Candidates are advised that, while a summary of the award criteria is provided in this Tender Notice, further detail and any refinements to the award criteria will be set out in the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ), Invitation to Negotiate (ITN), or other associated tender documents. TPT will ensure that all such information is made available to bidders in sufficient time to allow for the preparation of compliant bids.

Type: price

Name

Commercial Submission

Description

40

Type: quality

Name

Technical Submission

Description

60

Mobile Connectivity for Staff and Connected Devices

Lot number: 2

Description

TPT provides handheld devices to staff and supports mobile connectivity for various operational systems. The organisation is now seeking a new agreement to cover data, voice, and mobile devices to support staff communications and operational systems.

CPV classifications

  • 32250000 - Mobile telephones
  • 32412100 - Telecommunications network
  • 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies
  • 32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system
  • 32522000 - Telecommunications equipment
  • 32524000 - Telecommunications system

Lot value (estimated)

1250000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

1500000.00 GBP Including VAT

Contract start date (estimated)

01 July 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

30 June 2029, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

30 June 2031, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

Extension option for a further period of two (2) years in increments of one (1) year, in any combination.

Award criteria

Weighting description

Candidates are advised that, while a summary of the award criteria is provided in this Tender Notice, further detail and any refinements to the award criteria will be set out in the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ), Invitation to Negotiate (ITN), or other associated tender documents. TPT will ensure that all such information is made available to bidders in sufficient time to allow for the preparation of compliant bids.

Type: price

Name

Commercial Submission

Description

40

Type: quality

Name

Technical Submission

Description

60

Customer Wi-Fi at Stations

Lot number: 3

Description

TPT currently manages customer Wi-Fi services across 18 train stations and two maintenance depots located in the North of England and Scotland. A new agreement is required to ensure the continued provision and improvement of Wi-Fi services at these locations.

CPV classifications

  • 32412110 - Internet network
  • 44316400 - Hardware
  • 48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package
  • 72400000 - Internet services

Lot value (estimated)

1000000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

1200000.00 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

01 July 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

30 June 2029, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

30 June 2031, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

Extension option for a further period of two (2) years in increments of one (1) year, in any combination

Award criteria

Weighting description

Candidates are advised that, while a summary of the award criteria is provided in this Tender Notice, further detail and any refinements to the award criteria will be set out in the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ), Invitation to Negotiate (ITN), or other associated tender documents. TPT will ensure that all such information is made available to bidders in sufficient time to allow for the preparation of compliant bids.

Type: price

Name

Commercial Submission

Description

40

Type: quality

Name

Technical Submission

Description

60

Submission

Expression of interest deadline

16 January 2026, 12:00PM

Enquiry deadline

12 January 2026, 16:00PM

Date of award of contract

26 June 2026, 23:59PM

Submission address and any special instructions

https://www.delta-esourcing.com

May tenders be submitted electronically?

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

  • English

Documents

ID

conflictOfInterest

Document type

Conflict of interest

Description

Not published

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
32582000 Data carriers Data equipment
72315100 Data network support services Data network management and support services
72319000 Data supply services Data-processing services
44316400 Hardware Ironmongery
45314000 Installation of telecommunications equipment Electrical installation work
32412110 Internet network Communications network
72400000 Internet services IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
50312300 Maintenance and repair of data network equipment Maintenance and repair of computer equipment
50330000 Maintenance services of telecommunications equipment Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment
32250000 Mobile telephones Transmission apparatus for radiotelephony, radiotelegraphy, radio broadcasting and television
48200000 Networking, Internet and intranet software package Software package and information systems
32400000 Networks Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
32522000 Telecommunications equipment Telecommunications cable and equipment
32500000 Telecommunications equipment and supplies Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
32412100 Telecommunications network Communications network
64200000 Telecommunications services Postal and telecommunications services
32524000 Telecommunications system Telecommunications cable and equipment
50332000 Telecommunications-infrastructure maintenance services Maintenance services of telecommunications equipment
32510000 Wireless telecommunications system Telecommunications equipment and supplies

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:
N/a
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

Further information

Date Details
No further information has been uploaded.
Follow Sell2Wales
Email icon
Sell2Wales Helpline
0800 222 9004

Lines are open 8:30am to 5pm Monday to Friday.

Rydym yn croesawu galwadau'n Gymraeg.

We welcome calls in Welsh.

Give feedback about this page
All content is available under the Open Government License, except where otherwise stated.