AwardedAwarded 14 May 2026
Help Point Replacement Project - Lot 1 - PTSN
Northern Trains Limited · Central government
In brief
Northern Trains Limited awarded construction work to Picow Engineering Limited on 14 May 2026.
The notice gives a value of £150,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 7 months, starting 25 May 2026.
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What the notice says
It is proposed to replace the majority of the PSTN units with new IP-based help points or with existing TVMs retrofitted with help point technology and features. TVMs are all networked devices. The majority of new help points will be connected to the Northern Wide Area Network (WAN) using existing station broadband as part of this scheme.
Where it is not possible to replace with IP devices, the help points will be replaced with modern technology GSM units.
PSTN help points will be upgraded on a like for like basis using one of the two methods outlined above. This will enable works to progress as maintenance style upgrades without the requirement for design or Network Rail consents and achieve an accelerated delivery programme for completion ahead of PSTN switch off.
Contractor is to provide station upgrades and provide Help Point replacements at the locations below:
Althorpe, Ashton-under-Lyne, Brinnington, Bryn, Buckshaw Parkway, Crossflatts, Davenport, East Disbury, Gatley, Greenfield, Guide Bridge, Hadfield, Headingley, Heald Green, Levenshulme, Low Moor, Manchester Oxford Road, Marple, Mauldeth Road, Morpeth, Mossley, New Mills Central, New Pudsey, Reddish North, Romiley, Rose Hill, Swinton (Manchester), Thorne North, Westhoughton, Woodhouse
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Picow Engineering Limited 5 bids received | £182,847 | Awarded 14 May 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 018146-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 044899-2026
About the buyer
Northern Trains LimitedLast 12 months
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From notice 018146-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 27 February 2026, last updated 15 May 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.