Next Generation on Train Wifi (Members of RM6370) tender, London North Eastern Railway Limited (closes 16 Oct 2026)

In brief

London North Eastern Railway Limited is looking for suppliers for environmental and IT and software work (UK-wide).

The estimated value is £34,600,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 8 years, up to 143 months with extensions, starting 2 January 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Friday 16 October 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Bids by: midday, Friday 16 October 2026

How bids are scored

Specification Compliance 20% · Solution implementation and governance 20% · Continuous service improvement 10% · Social Value 10% · Whole Life Contract Cost 40%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Typical: a median of 5 bids per contract for environmental contracts across the UK (from 341 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

This Procurement is a Competitive Flexible Procedure open to members of the GCA Dynamic Market RM6370 Space Technology Solutions (https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dm/RM6370) 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…Read the full description

This Procurement is a Competitive Flexible Procedure open to members of the GCA Dynamic Market RM6370 Space Technology Solutions (https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dm/RM6370) 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. Tenderers must be members of the Dynamic Market RM6370 (https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dm/RM6370 ) at the time of the tender response deadline with the following part numbers for their bids to be considered: 143 SATCOM User Terminal 205 Up-Link and Down-Link Services 210 Communication Services 235 SATCOM Ground Segment Services 236 SATCOM User Terminal Services 237 SATCOM - Management Services 240 SATCOM - Security Services To meet this requirement applications to join the dynamic market must be submitted no later than 23/09/2026. Bidders who have not yet been admitted at time of their tender submission are requested to provide evidence of their application including the date of submission with their response

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 16 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £34,600,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in locations across the UK?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Friday 16 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

8 May 2026Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 042715-2026
10 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 085646-2026

About the buyer

London North Eastern Railway LimitedLast 12 months

Procurements

18

Awards

10

All tenders and awards from London North Eastern Railway Limited

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