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OEM - On-train Wi-Fi Support & Maintenance

TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)

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03 Feb 2023 at 14:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "OEM - On-train Wi-Fi Support & Maintenance" contract was conducted by Transport for Wales Rail Limited. The contract falls under the services category of the IT sector. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication, with the rationale being the need for technical expertise from Icomera UK Limited to provide Wi-Fi and onboard systems support for legacy and new train fleets. The contract was recently awarded on February 1, 2023, to Icomera UK Ltd.

This tender for Wi-Fi support and maintenance services on trains presents an opportunity for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in consulting, software development, and Internet services. Companies with experience in providing hardware maintenance and support for passenger Wi-Fi services in the transportation industry would be well-suited to compete. The contract location is primarily in the UK, making it advantageous for local businesses to engage with Transport for Wales Rail Limited for partnership opportunities and business growth.

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Notice Title

OEM - On-train Wi-Fi Support & Maintenance

Notice Description

OEM - Hardware Support & Maintenance Agreement

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct award for a new support and maintenance contract with Icomera UK Limited which encompasses the existing legacy fleet and also the introduction of the new CAF and Stadler Fleet. Both train manufacturers have contracted with Icomera to supply and install the Icomera kit to provide passenger Wi-Fi and also an additional router on some of the new fleets for other onboard train systems. TFWRL therefore require a Support & Maintenance contract for delivery into service

Procurement Information

A new support and maintenance contract has been agreed with Icomera UK Limited which encompasses the existing legacy fleet and also the introduction of the new CAF and Stadler Fleet. Both CAF and Stadler have contracted with Icomera to supply and install the Icomera hardware to provide passenger Wi-Fi and also an additional router on some of the new fleets for other onboard train systems. Therefore, TFWRL require a support & maintenance agreement to be in place with the Wi-Fi OEM for delivery into service. The hardware is configured by Icomera to their specifications and managed by an Icomera central system

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03a2d3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003449-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
luke.ashman@tfwrail.wales
Contact Phone
+44 2920720500

Buyer Location

Locality
RHONDDA CYNON TAF
Postcode
CF37 4TH
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Pontypridd Town
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ICOMERA

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