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Provision of Onboard IoT SIM Cards and Data Services

NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED

Buyer Address: George Stephenson House, York, UKE21, YO1 6JT, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement@northernrailway.co.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
2457600.0 GBP
Published
09 May 2025, 15:15
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
21 May 2025, 23:00
Contract End
21 Aug 2030, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
64210000 - Telephone and data transmission services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

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.

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Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

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