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Next Generation on Train Wifi (Members of RM6370) — LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY LIMITED | UKGovscan
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OPENTender notice (UK4) · LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY LIMITEDRef ocds-h6vhtk-05262f
Next Generation on Train Wifi (Members of RM6370)
Save Track Track buyer
Contract Value
£34,600,000
excluding VAT · £41,520,000 including VAT · Above the relevant threshold
Open for bids. Submissions close 16 Oct 2026, 0:00pm.
Description
LNER is looking to procure a new solution with the ability to provide LNER customers and on train staff with high-quality Wi-Fi on LNER's fleet of 65 trains:
The current fleet encompasses 43 x 9 car trains carrying up to 615 passengers and 22 x 5 car trains carrying up to 302 passengers. There will be additional 10 trains with similar numbers to the 9 car trains in the future.
The requirement covers the provision and installation of relevant hardware, delivery of end-user service and provision of data backhaul, also including authentication and data capture. The intention is to utilise the GCA Dynamic Purchasing System RM6370 Space Technology Solutions or another appropriate framework if identified in the course of this market engagement exercise.
LNER would like to gather your feedback on the requirement and your ability to bid for it. Please note, that this is not an invitation to tender at this stage, but intended to gain a better understanding of what is available in the market.
How to bid
Tender notice (UK4). Open for bids. The submission deadline and how to submit are on this notice.
This procurement was divided into 1 lots, each awarded separately.
Lots
1
Combined Lot Value
£34,600,000
Lot
Value
Status
Lot 1
Jan 2027 – Dec 2034
£34,600,000
active
Award criteria
Weightings from the notice.
Specification Compliance
Solution implementation and governance
Continuous service improvement
Social Value
Whole Life Contract Cost(price)
Key Dates
Published
26 May 2025
Tender Open
-
Tender Deadline
16 October 2026
Award Date
-
Contract Start
-
Contract End
-
Planned term
2 January 2027 – 31 December 2034 · may extend to 30 November 2038
Extension option
The Operator may extend this Agreement for two periods of two years each, the first commencing on expiry of the Initial Term and the second commencing on expiry of the first Renewal Term
The maximum duration of this Agreement, is the period from the Commencement Date to the date falling nine years after the Longstop Date (24 months from the commencement date)
Procurement Details
Method
Open — any supplier may bid
Method Details
Open procedure
Route to market
Open competition
Main category
Goods
Category
Computer equipment and supplies
Delivery location
UK
Special regime
Utilities
Buyer Reference
RFQ000064 (LNER10027)
Legal Basis
Procurement Act 2023
CPV Codes
30200000 – Computer equipment and supplies; 31000000 – Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting; 32000000 – Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment; 42900000 – Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery; 50300000 – Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment; 64200000 – Telecommunications services; 72000000 – IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support; 73000000 – Research and development services and related consultancy services; 79000000 – Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security; 80500000 – Training services; 90700000 – Environmental services