Scope
Description
Northern Trains Limited intends to directly award British Telecommunications Limited the contract for the supply of SIM cards and data provision services. This decision is based on our established partnership with British Telecommunications Limited, which already supplies various data sources integral to Northern's operations.
Northern Trains Limited operates fleets of trains equipped with sophisticated hardware that relies on onboard routers to facilitate seamless communication while in transit. To ensure the continued functionality and operational efficiency of these systems, as well as Northern's comprehensive data management infrastructure, it is imperative to maintain compatibility with the SIM cards provided by British Telecommunications Limited. Following an evaluation process, alternative Mobile Network Operators were found incapable of meeting Northern's commercial requirements for maintaining the existing routers on our fleet nor meet the technical requirements for interoperability and the essential availability required by our systems.
This direct award to British Telecommunications Limited is essential for ensuring uninterrupted service provision and maintaining the high standards of service and reliability that our passengers expect and deserve.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £2,457,600 excluding VAT
- £2,949,120 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
9 May 2025
Standstill period
- End: 20 May 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
22 May 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 22 May 2025 to 21 August 2030
- 5 years, 3 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 64210000 - Telephone and data transmission services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Supplier
BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
- Companies House: 01800000
1 Braham Street
London
E1 8EE
United Kingdom
Email: ccsframeworks@bt.com
Region: UKI42 - Tower Hamlets
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED
- Companies House: 03076444
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZCJ-2164-HJQZ
George Stephenson House
York
YO1 6JT
United Kingdom
Region: UKE21 - York
Organisation type: Public authority - central government