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OEM - On-train Wi-Fi Support & Maintenance

TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)

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Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Wales Rail Limited has awarded a contract for 'OEM - On-train Wi-Fi Support & Maintenance' to Icomera UK Ltd. The procurement method used was a limited process under the award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. This contract aims to provide support and maintenance for the Wi-Fi systems onboard the existing fleet and upcoming CAF and Stadler trains. The contract was signed on 1st February 2023.

This opportunity would be suitable for businesses in the services sector, particularly those with expertise in providing on-train Wi-Fi support and maintenance solutions. As the contract involves supplying, installing, and managing Wi-Fi hardware on passenger trains, companies experienced in delivering similar services to transportation organisations would be well-suited to compete. Understanding the specifications required for configuring the hardware to meet passenger connectivity needs will be crucial for potential bidders seeking to grow their business in this sector.

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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-kuma6s-126776
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=126776
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F6 - Contract Award Notice (Utilities)
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
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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