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Upgrade of the mobile signal repeaters on Pendolino Fleet of Trains - Proof of Concept

FIRST TRENITALIA WEST COAST RAIL LIMITED

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Planning

29 Apr 2022 at 10:57

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The First Trenitalia West Coast Rail Limited is planning a procurement process for the upgrade of mobile signal repeaters on the Pendolino fleet of trains, aimed at enhancing customer connectivity. This initiative is classified under goods in the telecommunication equipment industry, with a contract notice anticipated to be published following an early market engagement phase that ends on May 13, 2022. The proposed proof of concept deployment is scheduled for August to September 2022, focusing on solutions that improve customer experience, back-office functionality, and maintenance support.

This project presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunication solutions, particularly those capable of delivering 5G-compatible equipment and systems that enhance customer experience on trains. Companies that provide robust infrastructure for mobile communications and can demonstrate capacity for efficient deployment and support are well-suited to compete. Successful engagement in this process could lead to a larger rollout across the Pendolino fleet, thereby expanding business prospects in the railway services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Upgrade of the mobile signal repeaters on Pendolino Fleet of Trains - Proof of Concept

Notice Description

FTWCR (Avanti West Coast) is investigating the opportunity to upgrade the mobile signal repeaters on our Pendolino fleet. To help with the ongoing connectivity program at Avanti West Coast we are looking to enhance the experience to allow customers to have the ability to make voice calls as well as use their personal data whilst onboard our trains. We are therefore engaging with the market to test our assumptions and explore the range of products, functionality and integrations that could support our business

Lot Information

Lot 1

Avanti West Coast (AWC) is investigating the opportunity to upgrade the mobile signal repeaters on our Pendolino fleet. The new system must cover at least the bandwidths which are available today plus the inclusion of 5G. As a minimum this will need to be able to work on the current supported networks of EE, O2 and Vodafone. While this is for a Proof Of Concept with respect to a 9 car Pendolino, if successful then we would look at progressing further to a full fleet rollout. The Pendolino fleet comprises of: * 9 car trains = 21 = 189 carriages * 11 car trains = 35 = 385 carriage o total 574 carriages We are engaging with the market to test our assumptions and explore the range of products, functionality and integrations that could support our business. We are also interested in the time and cost constraints that are allocated to the deployment of such solutions. Through better understanding the market capability, it will support the internal review of the requirement to support the development of a business case. Additional information: It is the intention of AWC to install the new repeaters on one train as a POC and trial this for 6 months to see the benefits it will bring to AWC customer service and satisfaction. If successful, we will then return with the benefits from the POC trial to further the rollout across the fleet.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0331eb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011086-2022
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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
30 May 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIRST TRENITALIA WEST COAST RAIL LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W2 1AF
Postcode Area
West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Hyde Park
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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