Scope
Reference
TPT348
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
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Total value (estimated)
- £12,250,000 excluding VAT
- £14,700,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Main procurement category
Goods
Not the same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot 1. On Train Communications, Network systems and Customer Wi-Fi
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.
Lot value (estimated)
- £10,000,000 excluding VAT
- £12,000,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2031
- Possible extension to 30 June 2036
- 10 years
Description of possible extension:
Extension option for a further period of five (5) years in increments of one (1) year, in any combination.
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 2. Mobile Connectivity for Staff and Connected Devices
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.
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,250,000 excluding VAT
- £1,500,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2029
- Possible extension to 30 June 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Extension option for a further period of two (2) years in increments of one (1) year, in any combination.
CPV classifications
- 32250000 - Mobile telephones
- 32412100 - Telecommunications network
- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies
- 32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system
- 32522000 - Telecommunications equipment
- 32524000 - Telecommunications system
Lot 3. Customer Wi-Fi at Stations
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.
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,000,000 excluding VAT
- £1,200,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2029
- Possible extension to 30 June 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Extension option for a further period of two (2) years in increments of one (1) year, in any combination
CPV classifications
- 32412110 - Internet network
- 44316400 - Hardware
- 48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package
- 72400000 - Internet services
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 3. Customer Wi-Fi at Stations
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
12 January 2026, 4:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Deadline for requests to participate
16 January 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
26 June 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Submission | 40 |
Price |
| Technical Submission | 60 |
Quality |
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.
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
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.
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Contracting authority
TransPennine Trains Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXNX-1214-CQYL
7th Floor, Bridgewater House, 60 Whitworth Street
Manchester
M1 6LT
United Kingdom
Region: UKD33 - Manchester
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)