Planning

Communication technologies for use between operators and vehicles

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD

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Planning

24 Sep 2021 at 21:45

Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd is planning a procurement process focused on communication technologies to be utilised between operators and vehicles. This initiative falls under the industry category of Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation, with a specific interest in improving operational delivery through advanced communication systems. Interested suppliers are encouraged to provide their technology details by no later than Friday, 5th November 2021. The process is currently in the planning stage, and the delivery addresses for related items will be in the UK.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in telecommunications, specifically those specialising in wireless communication systems, data equipment, and related technologies. Companies that can offer innovative solutions for the communication link between operators and railway vehicles will find themselves well-suited to compete. Expertise in communications technology development, along with the ability to provide detailed cost analyses and long-term support, will be essential for firms looking to engage with Network Rail on this important project.

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Notice Title

Communication technologies for use between operators and vehicles

Notice Description

Network Rail (NR) wish to understand what new technologies exist for communicating between operators and vehicles to support operational delivery.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Network Rail (NR) wish to understand what new technologies exist for a communications link between an operator/s (who will be travelling in a locomotive/s at the front/rear of a consist of operational delivery modules) and the attached modular vehicles/assets to support the operational delivery. The current system has been in place for a number of years and operates on an unlicensed short wave radio signal. The system provides a two-part system handset and control box/cabinet the handsets currently communicate with 3 different modules to provide feedback on module status including fault and failure modes which will continue to be both a development area and a key operational area for any future system. One of the strategic options will be to increase the range of reporting functionality. In addition to establishing what new technologies are available the cost of change is an important consideration and NR would welcome information on how this could be supported including, but not limited to, whole life cost analysis/ change of system. Safety and reliability of the equipment are also critical areas for consideration noting reliability should be autonomous in essence is not impacted negatively by other non-related activity in a given geographical area. Equipment must be supported for the long term with components and spares readily available throughout any future relationship period. Developments in technology options are also of interest to Network Rail including potential future proofing of any technologies. Interest in prototype development working alongside existing solution during evaluation phase. Additional information: Network Rai is looking to explore the market and invite Suppliers to provide details of their existing communication technology that could be utilised by Network Rail. Please provide details to bernadette.egan@networkrail.co.uk by no later than Friday 5th November 2021.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e4bf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023886-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system

32570000 - Communications equipment

32580000 - Data equipment

32581000 - Data-communications equipment

32583000 - Data and voice media

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD
Contact Name
Bernadette Egan
Contact Email
bernadette.egan@networkrail.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1908781000

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 1EN
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

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