Planning

SR564 - Sub-Surface On-Train Connectivity in Glasgow

SCOTRAIL TRAINS LIMITED .

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Planning

09 Dec 2024 at 10:15

Summary of the contracting process

ScotRail Trains Limited is planning a procurement process titled "SR564 - Sub-Surface On-Train Connectivity in Glasgow," classified under the Internet network industry category. This procurement, currently in the planning stage, aims to enhance connectivity for trains, staff, and passengers in the subsurface stations and tunnels in specific areas of Glasgow, including routes from Partick Station to High Street and Partick Station to Dalmarnock Station via Glasgow Queen Street and Central Low Level stations. The process involves market engagement to assess possible connectivity solutions and establish a business case, with suppliers required to submit questionnaires by 12:00 PM on 24th January 2025. The procurement will proceed based on the commercial and technical viability of the proposed solutions.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in network technology and railway services. Companies capable of providing innovative connectivity solutions that enhance the communication infrastructure within subsurface railway environments will find this project particularly promising. Engaging in this market consultation stage allows suppliers to present their capabilities and shape the detailed requirements of the final tender, fostering long-term partnerships with ScotRail. The procurement’s focus on viability ensures that only robust, market-ready technology solutions are considered, making it an attractive venture for established enterprises in the networking and railway infrastructure sectors.

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Notice Title

SR564 - Sub-Surface On-Train Connectivity in Glasgow

Notice Description

ScotRail wish to improve the connectivity for trains, staff and passengers within the subsurface stations and tunnels in the Glasgow area between Partick Station and High Street via Glasgow Queen St Low level and Partick Station and Dalmarnock Station via Glasgow Central Low Level. The purpose of this activity is to carry out market engagement to understand what can be achieved with connectivity in this area, to help provide detail for a business case to move forward, as well as identifying potential organisations ScotRail can partner with to deliver the improvements. There is no current funding committed, and progression and approval will depend on the commercial viability and technical viability of proposed solutions. The scope of the requirement and the PIN questionnaire can be accessed via our procurement e-sourcing portal here https://scotrail.wax live.com/S2C/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ListEvents.aspx. ScotRail will review the submitted questionnaires and consider the feasibility and impact of what can be achieved with the proposed solutions. ScotRail then intend to engage directly with suppliers who can proposal viable solutions to carry out further market engagement and fully develop the scope and business case for this solution. Please submit your questionnaire by the deadline of 12pm 24th January 2025 in order for your proposal to be considered for the next stage of market engagement. Any questions relating to this should be submitted via the 'Communication' tab within the procurement system. Suppliers should not contact ScotRail employees directly to discuss this opportunity.

Lot Information

Lot 1

ScotRail wish to improve the connectivity for trains, staff and passengers within the subsurface stations and tunnels in the Glasgow area between Partick Station and High Street via Glasgow Queen St Low level and Partick Station and Dalmarnock Station via Glasgow Central Low Level. The purpose of this activity is to carry out market engagement to understand what can be achieved with connectivity in this area, to help provide detail for a business case to move forward, as well as identifying potential organisations ScotRail can partner with to deliver the improvements. There is no current funding committed, and progression and approval will depend on the commercial viability and technical viability of proposed solutions. The scope of the requirement and the PIN questionnaire can be accessed via our procurement e-sourcing portal here https://scotrail.wax live.com/S2C/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ListEvents.aspx. ScotRail will review the submitted questionnaires and consider the feasibility and impact of what can be achieved with the proposed solutions. ScotRail then intend to engage directly with suppliers who can proposal viable solutions to carry out further market engagement and fully develop the scope and business case for this solution. Please submit your questionnaire by the deadline of 12pm 24th January 2025 in order for your proposal to be considered for the next stage of market engagement. Any questions relating to this should be submitted via the 'Communication' tab within the procurement system. Suppliers should not contact ScotRail employees directly to discuss this opportunity. Additional information: Access to the documents are via the our procurement e-sourcing system https://scotrail.wax-live.com/S2C/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ListEvents.aspx

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c57c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039545-2024
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

32400000 - Networks

32412110 - Internet network

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Mar 2025Expired
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
SCOTRAIL TRAINS LIMITED .
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
kathleen.gay@scotrail.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 6HQ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

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