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On Board Wi-Fi and Associated Support Services

East Midlands Railway
London
Direct award
16 April 2026 to 13 October 2030

Supply, installation, and maintenance of onboard Wi-Fi systems, including associated software and technical support. The contract covers the lifecycle management of connectivity hardware and software platforms to ensure reliable passenger internet access across the rail fleet, with performance-based extension options.

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Awarded value: £1.3m; As published
Published: 23 March 2026; Find a Tender
Awarded: 23 March 2026; Icomera UK Limited
Contract length: 54 months; Ends 13 October 2030

What the buyer is asking for

Provision of onboard Wi-Fi hardware, software, and ongoing technical support services for passenger transport and rail fleet operations.

Lifecycle

Publishedon Find a Tender
23 March 2026
Contract awardedto Icomera UK Limited
23 March 2026
Contract starts
16 April 2026
Contract ends
13 October 2030

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Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/355913/on-board-wi-fi-and-associated-support-services
Buyer reference: EMR0992-001
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-0671ed
Source: Find a Tender
Last checked: 12 October 2026

East Midlands Railway. On Board Wi-Fi and Associated Support Services. Contract award, 23 March 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/355913/on-board-wi-fi-and-associated-support-services (accessed 12 October 2026).