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

TransPennine Trains Limited · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 13:53.

Opportunity overview

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

Classification

  • CPV32250000 — Mobile telephones
  • CPV32400000 — Networks
  • CPV32412100 — Telecommunications network
  • CPV32412110 — Internet network
  • CPV32500000 — Telecommunications equipment and supplies
  • CPV32510000 — Wireless telecommunications system
  • CPV32522000 — Telecommunications equipment
  • CPV32524000 — Telecommunications system
  • CPV32582000 — Data carriers
  • CPV44316400 — Hardware
  • CPV45314000 — Installation of telecommunications equipment
  • CPV48200000 — Networking, Internet and intranet software package
  • CPV50312300 — Maintenance and repair of data network equipment
  • CPV50330000 — Maintenance services of telecommunications equipment
  • CPV50332000 — Telecommunications-infrastructure maintenance services
  • CPV64200000 — Telecommunications services
  • CPV72315100 — Data network support services
  • CPV72319000 — Data supply services
  • CPV72400000 — Internet services

Lots

  • On Train Communications, Network systems and Customer Wi-Fi£10m
  • Mobile Connectivity for Staff and Connected Devices£1.3m
  • Customer Wi-Fi at Stations£1m

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
TPT348
Status
active
Above Threshold
Yes
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
goods
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Expression Of Interest Deadline
16 Jan 2026, 12:00

Procedure

Features
Following completion of the ITP, shortlisted Candidates will be invited to the Invitation to Negotiate “ITN”. ITN instructions will be issued to all Candidates who progress to ITN which will detail the final process and award criteria BAFO instructions will be issued to all Candidates who progress to BAFO which will detail the final process and award criteria. Access code for Delta ePortal is 9Z34WZ75XF

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Expected award period

Ends
26 Jun 2026, 23:59

Enquiry period

Ends
12 Jan 2026, 16:00

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
On Train Communications, Network systems and Customer Wi-Fi
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
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.

Value

Amount
10,000,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
12,000,000

Renewal

Description
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.

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Commercial Submission
Type
price
Description
40
Criterion 2
Name
Technical Submission
Type
quality
Description
60

Contract period

Ends
30 Jun 2031, 23:59
Starts
1 Jul 2026, 00:00
Max Extent Date
30 Jun 2036, 23:59
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Mobile Connectivity for Staff and Connected Devices
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
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.

Value

Amount
1,250,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
1,500,000

Renewal

Description
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.

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Commercial Submission
Type
price
Description
40
Criterion 2
Name
Technical Submission
Type
quality
Description
60

Contract period

Ends
30 Jun 2029, 23:59
Starts
1 Jul 2026, 00:00
Max Extent Date
30 Jun 2031, 23:59
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
Customer Wi-Fi at Stations
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
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.

Value

Amount
1,000,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
1,200,000

Renewal

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

Suitability

Sme
Yes

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.

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Commercial Submission
Type
price
Description
40
Criterion 2
Name
Technical Submission
Type
quality
Description
60

Contract period

Ends
30 Jun 2029, 23:59
Starts
1 Jul 2026, 00:00
Max Extent Date
30 Jun 2031, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
32400000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Networks
Entry 2
Id
32412100
Scheme
CPV
Description
Telecommunications network
Entry 3
Id
32500000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Telecommunications equipment and supplies
Entry 4
Id
32510000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Wireless telecommunications system
Entry 5
Id
32582000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Data carriers
Entry 6
Id
45314000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Installation of telecommunications equipment
Entry 7
Id
50312300
Scheme
CPV
Description
Maintenance and repair of data network equipment
Entry 8
Id
50330000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Maintenance services of telecommunications equipment
Entry 9
Id
50332000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Telecommunications-infrastructure maintenance services
Entry 10
Id
64200000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Telecommunications services
Entry 11
Id
72315100
Scheme
CPV
Description
Data network support services
Entry 12
Id
72319000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Data supply services
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
32250000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Mobile telephones
Entry 2
Id
32412100
Scheme
CPV
Description
Telecommunications network
Entry 3
Id
32500000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Telecommunications equipment and supplies
Entry 4
Id
32510000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Wireless telecommunications system
Entry 5
Id
32522000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Telecommunications equipment
Entry 6
Id
32524000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Telecommunications system
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
32412110
Scheme
CPV
Description
Internet network
Entry 2
Id
44316400
Scheme
CPV
Description
Hardware
Entry 3
Id
48200000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Networking, Internet and intranet software package
Entry 4
Id
72400000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Internet services

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Entry 2
Id
080307-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
5 Dec 2025, 16:05
Entry 3
Id
080386-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
5 Dec 2025, 19:05

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PXNX-1214-CQYL
Name
TransPennine Trains Limited

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKD33
Country
GB
Locality
Manchester
Postal Code
M1 6LT
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
7th Floor, Bridgewater House, 60 Whitworth Street

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicUndertaking
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public undertaking

Identifier

Id
PXNX-1214-CQYL
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Name
Adam Meakin
Telephone
07929383644

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Manchester · UKD33 · M1 6LT · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

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