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title: "Communication technologies for use between operators and vehicles"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e4bf"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD"
published: "2021-09-24"
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# Communication technologies for use between operators and vehicles

Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e4bf

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## Summary

Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd is planning a procurement process focused on communication technologies to be utilised between operators and vehicles. This initiative falls under the industry category of Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation, with a specific interest in improving operational delivery through advanced communication systems. Interested suppliers are encouraged to provide their technology details by no later than Friday, 5th November 2021. The process is currently in the planning stage, and the delivery addresses for related items will be in the UK.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in telecommunications, specifically those specialising in wireless communication systems, data equipment, and related technologies. Companies that can offer innovative solutions for the communication link between operators and railway vehicles will find themselves well-suited to compete. Expertise in communications technology development, along with the ability to provide detailed cost analyses and long-term support, will be essential for firms looking to engage with Network Rail on this important project.

## Notice

Network Rail (NR) wish to understand what new technologies exist for communicating between operators and vehicles to support operational delivery.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Network Rail (NR) wish to understand what new technologies exist for a communications link between an operator/s (who will be travelling in a locomotive/s at the front/rear of a consist of operational delivery modules) and the attached modular vehicles/assets to support the operational delivery. The current system has been in place for a number of years and operates on an unlicensed short wave radio signal. The system provides a two-part system handset and control box/cabinet the handsets currently communicate with 3 different modules to provide feedback on module status including fault and failure modes which will continue to be both a development area and a key operational area for any future system. One of the strategic options will be to increase the range of reporting functionality. In addition to establishing what new technologies are available the cost of change is an important consideration and NR would welcome information on how this could be supported including, but not limited to, whole life cost analysis/ change of system. Safety and reliability of the equipment are also critical areas for consideration noting reliability should be autonomous in essence is not impacted negatively by other non-related activity in a given geographical area. Equipment must be supported for the long term with components and spares readily available throughout any future relationship period. Developments in technology options are also of interest to Network Rail including potential future proofing of any technologies. Interest in prototype development working alongside existing solution during evaluation phase. Additional information: Network Rai is looking to explore the market and invite Suppliers to provide details of their existing communication technology that could be utilised by Network Rail. Please provide details to bernadette.egan@networkrail.co.uk by no later than Friday 5th November 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023886-2021 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Dec 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK9 1EN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies
- 32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system
- 32570000 - Communications equipment
- 32580000 - Data equipment
- 32581000 - Data-communications equipment
- 32583000 - Data and voice media
- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2021 at 21:45 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023886-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.networkrail.co.uk

## Provenance

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