--- title: "RSSB2634 - T1138-02 - Connected Train and Customer Communications Development of Rail and Digital Industry Roadmap - Invitation To Discuss I.T.T - Tuesday 15th August 4pm - 5pm" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-14276706-9e39-4260-ac55-022c7b815b5f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-14276706-9e39-4260-ac55-022c7b815b5f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-14276706-9e39-4260-ac55-022c7b815b5f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-14276706-9e39-4260-ac55-022c7b815b5f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD LIMITED" published: "2017-08-16" --- # RSSB2634 - T1138-02 - Connected Train and Customer Communications Development of Rail and Digital Industry Roadmap - Invitation To Discuss I.T.T - Tuesday 15th August 4pm - 5pm Buyer: RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-14276706-9e39-4260-ac55-022c7b815b5f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-14276706-9e39-4260-ac55-022c7b815b5f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-14276706-9e39-4260-ac55-022c7b815b5f.json) ## Summary The Rail Safety and Standards Board Limited (RSSB) is currently in the tender stage for a project titled "RSSB2634 - T1138-02 - Connected Train and Customer Communications Development of Rail and Digital Industry Roadmap." This initiative aims to develop a long-term roadmap for enhanced internet connectivity across the railway network. Interested suppliers are invited to participate in a discussion concerning the procurement on 15th August 2017, with the tender deadline set for 25th August 2017. The total estimated contract value ranges from £20,000 to £25,000, and the contract period will commence on 11th September 2017 until 30th November 2017. The main industry category pertains to telecommunications networks. This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses focusing on telecommunications, particularly those involved in research, development, and implementation of digital communication solutions. Businesses that are suited for this tender may include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in wireless systems, mobile-telephone services, and technologies that enhance internet connectivity. The project could potentially lead to further investments and innovative collaborations within the rail and digital industries, especially through the identification of new business models and technology solutions during the workshops planned for the procurement process. ## Notice UPDATE - Invitation To Discuss I.T.T - Tuesday 15th August 4pm - 5pm RSSB is inviting all tenderers and suppliers who are interested in this live procurement opportunity to discuss the specification with RSSB on Tuesday 15th August from 4pm to 5pm here at our London Offices. If you are interested in attending please email: Shareditt@rssb.co.uk By Monday 14th August 5pm. The work item proposed is the first step toward developing a long-term roadmap and implementation plan for improved internet connectivity across the railway. The primary objective of this project is the delivery of a limited roadmap with scenario analysis and technology landscape review for current and projected 3-5 years deployment time, supported with the identification of innovative business models and opportunities that stimulate future investments. Specifically, the project output will clearly frame the commercial and technical options available for review and further development, to inform the rail and digital industries, and the Government, of potential investment opportunities to improve internet connectivity across the rail network. Subsequently, the project will enable further developments to be explored, rather than provide specific solutions for implementing improved internet connectivity. Key strands of the roadmap include: 1. Capture GB connected train requirements, validated through industry workshops led by the consultant and hosted by RSSB . The workshops will involve participants from the rail industry (including TOCs, ROSCOs, RSSB, RDG, NR, DfT) and techUK community (including Universities, Department of Digital Culture Media and Sports, 3rd party wireless communications wholesalers, MNOs, new communication service providers and on-train Wi-Fi providers). The project steering group will support the consultant to identify the key stakeholders for the workshops, and the consultant should also bring their own contacts/suggestions to work with the project steering group and finalise the list of participants. The supplier should explain how they intend to run the workshops, which will be agreed by the project steering group. Specifically, the workshops should aim to generate new learning and make best use of stakeholder input through discussions that explore: - Usage scenarios - including ones based on Shift2Rail/FRMCS rail use case requirement specifications and DfT reports. - Demands and barriers - many logistical, commercial, regulatory and business demands are broadly understood within the industry. The consultant will first review and analyse the demands and barriers to then validate/supplement these concepts in the workshops. 2. Review current and immediately emerging technology (including cost trends analysis) suitable for current and projected 3-5 years deployment of possible options to improve internet connectivity on GB rail routes. This can be achieved by considering: ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fd44b3b-c43f-49c2-bb08-f3c3cf301d37 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Aug 2017 | | Submission deadline | 25 Aug 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 10 Sep 2017 - 30 Nov 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £25,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD LIMITED | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Central London | | Postcode | EC2M 2RB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington | | Local authority | Islington | | Electoral ward | Bunhill | | Westminster constituency | Islington South and Finsbury | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 32412100 - Telecommunications network - 32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system - 64212000 - Mobile-telephone services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics ## Release History - 16 Aug 2017 at 08:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fd44b3b-c43f-49c2-bb08-f3c3cf301d37 - 9 Aug 2017 at 08:34 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fd44b3b-c43f-49c2-bb08-f3c3cf301d37 - 4 Aug 2017 at 14:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fd44b3b-c43f-49c2-bb08-f3c3cf301d37 - 4 Aug 2017 at 14:48 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fd44b3b-c43f-49c2-bb08-f3c3cf301d37 - 4 Aug 2017 at 09:44 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fd44b3b-c43f-49c2-bb08-f3c3cf301d37 - 4 Aug 2017 at 09:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fd44b3b-c43f-49c2-bb08-f3c3cf301d37 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fd44b3b-c43f-49c2-bb08-f3c3cf301d37 16th August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d4694cdc-147a-4278-a905-bd3d9ee46c6c RSSB2634 - T1138-02 - Connected Train and Customer Communications Development of Rail and Digital Industry Roadmap - Invitation To Tender - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3dcb3a66-be05-48ef-b6a8-2ceca2c34a4e RSSB2634 - T1138-02 - Connected Train and Customer Commu Research&Development Terms & Conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bcd1a55d-e8dd-4f32-ac25-97bb869bca4b Commercial Pricing Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0477da00-8ef6-4db7-8ae5-426288bea649 RSSB2634 - T1138-02 - Connected Train and Customer Communications Development of Rail and Digital Industry Roadmap - Invitation To Tender - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a9361602-e023-4dd3-bb68-c1638947f881 T1138 Connected Customer and Train Roadmap - Supplier Engagement Slides - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8cd44ab3-4cd2-41e3-8247-d3373abc2c88 RSSB2634 - T1138-02 - Tender Question and Answer Document ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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