Planning

WiFi beaming utilising Network Rail Infrastructure

ABELLIO SCOTRAIL LTD

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Planning

26 Mar 2018 at 00:00

OJEU - F4 - Prior Information Notice (Utilities)
Summary of the contracting process

Abellio ScotRail Ltd is preparing to launch a tender titled "WiFi beaming utilising Network Rail Infrastructure," aimed at enhancing high-speed wifi connectivity on their trains operating between Edinburgh and Glasgow via the Falkirk High route. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 20th April 2018. The contract will require installation and commissioning of the wifi system by 2nd March 2019, with service operations extending until 31st March 2025, allowing for further extensions. This project falls under the category of railway services within the services procurement classification.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications and technology solutions, particularly those with proven systems for delivering high-capacity internet connectivity in transportation environments. Companies that can offer innovative technology to ensure continuous connectivity, alongside those that can manage the installation of necessary equipment on trains and at trackside locations, will be particularly well-placed to compete for this contract. The involvement with Network Rail's infrastructure further opens avenues for collaboration between suppliers and railway services, which could lead to expanded opportunities across the rail network.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WiFi beaming utilising Network Rail Infrastructure

Notice Description

ScotRail is seeking a supplier to use Network Rail infrastructure to provide high speed wifi to our trains on Edinburgh - Glasgow via Falkirk High route.

Lot Information

Lot 1

- Bidders must propose a proven technology which can provide at least 250MBs continuous and unbroken customer wifi internet connectivity throughout the connected high speed route(s) to each train. - Capability required to utilise 3/4G to supply customer wifi internet connectivity when train is on a section of track where high speed lineside connectivity is not available. Bidders may also wish to propose plans around 4.5G connectivity. - Bidders must be able to articulate technical refresh strategy over the lifetime of the contract and scalability of technical solution/potential upgrade paths to provide additional bandwidth & utilise emerging technology. - Fitment of equipment to 24 x class 385 units (each 4-cars) - The system has to be installed and commissioned by 2nd March 2019. - Managed contract to operate services to 31st March 2025 under agreed SLA with options for extension by 12 and 24 months - Bidder will have to contract with Network Rail for use of their services as described below - Network Rail will provide (specifications will be provided to tenderers): - Trackside masts - Power supplies to track side masts - Data centre with connection to FTNx network - Lineside FTNx fibre with dedicated capacity - Junction boxes to FTNx network at each mast location - Successful Bidder will provide: - Hardware at the top of the Network Rail mast to beam to train - Connection between hardware on mast and FTNx junction box - Hardware within the data centre provided by Network Rail - Hardware on train to receive signal and distribute in every carriage. - Subject to proving deliverability and a positive business case, ScotRail may extend beyond Edinburgh - Glasgow route to Stirling, Dunblane and Alloa. This would require fitment of equipment to at least a further 20 x class 385 (3-car) units.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000536959
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR314916
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F4 - Prior Information Notice (Utilities)
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Apr 2018Expired
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
ABELLIO SCOTRAIL LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 1LU
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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