--- title: "Provision of specialist railway telecoms consultancy" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-032710" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-032710" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032710.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032710.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "FIRST RAIL HOLDINGS LIMITED" published: "2023-01-03" --- # Provision of specialist railway telecoms consultancy Buyer: FIRST RAIL HOLDINGS LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032710 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-032710) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032710.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the provision of specialist railway telecoms consultancy is led by First Rail Holdings Limited. The title of the procurement is "Provision of specialist railway telecoms consultancy". It falls under the IT services category, with an emphasis on consulting, software development, Internet, and support services. The tender was for services and had a selective procurement method with a Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition. The status of the tender is cancelled, and the procurement stage is complete. This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specializing in IT services to compete for contracts related to railway telecoms consultancy. Companies with expertise in consulting, software development, Internet services, and IT support are well-suited to engage in this procurement. The tender was led by First Rail Holdings Limited and focused on delivering strategically important technology-related programmes for FirstRail Train Operating Companies. The tender offered a Framework Agreement for two years, with an option for a two-year extension, providing potential for sustained business growth for successful bidders. ## Notice Provision of specialist railway telecoms consultancy for FirstRail Train Operating Companies, to support and deliver a range of strategically important technology related programmes relating to SISS (Station Information & Surveillance Systems), station network connectivity, fire systems, and revenue protection programmes. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The procurements of the consultancy services will include the following scope: Advisory: Prepare technical and functional specifications to support TOC procurement campaigns. Develop asset renewal and enhancement strategies. Support the production of business cases and justification for change. Advise on national SISS / Telecom's policy driven by Network Rail (NR) and other stakeholders including knowledge of Station Leases, Loan-to-Cost (LTC), station annexes, and access conditions. Design Assurance: Independently review and recommend technical approval of 3rd party designs. Act as Contractors Responsible Engineer (CRE), and Contractors Engineering Manager (CEM), for client schemes. Provide technical input into 3rd party schemes and projects. Provide independent assurance support to high value / high profile Telecoms programmes (5G). Property Project Management: Provide turnkey specialist property project management and delivery services (SISS, operational communications, construction) within the following areas: Project Management Project Engineering Construction Management (on-site delivery, audit, compliance, snagging) QHSE Management Project Planning (understanding the sequencing and delivery of this specialised asset group) Project Risk Management Contract Management: Provide contract administration that is underpinned by deep technical knowledge of SISS and Railway Telecoms. Significantly improves management of claims and variations. Cost Consultancy: Provide QS and cost management services underpinned by deep technical knowledge of SISS and Railway Telecoms. Develop complex cost models for high-value CAPEX programmes relating to SISS / Ops Comms. This supports FG strategy with NWR in terms of asset ownership. The scope detailed in points 1-5 above is in relation to the following Railway Station Information and Security Systems: CIS systems (legacy and new) PA systems (legacy and new) CCTV systems (legacy and new) Hybrid CCTV systems CCTV VMS Systems CCTV Video Analytics CCTV Networks Passenger Help Points (Fixed, VoIP, GSM) Fire, Security and Access Control Driver Only Operation Systems Lineside Transmission & Networks (Fibre and Copper) Trackside Telecoms systems (5G, CCTV, Wi-Fi) Operational Radio Systems (GSM-R) Transmission Systems (legacy and new) Options: This is a Framework Agreement for two years, with an optional extension period of two years, one year at a time. Renewal: There is an optional 12 / 24 month extension on this contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000017-2023 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Jan 2023 | | Submission deadline | 27 Apr 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 24 Oct 2022 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £800,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | FIRST RAIL HOLDINGS LIMITED | | Additional buyers | FIRST GREATER WESTERN RAILWAY LIMITED; FIRST MTR SOUTH WESTERN TRAINS LIMITED; FIRST TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS LIMITED; FIRST TRENITALIA WEST COAST RAIL LIMITED | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | West London | | Postcode | W2 1AF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | Hyde Park | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 50200000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment - 64200000 - Telecommunications services - 71300000 - Engineering services - 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services ## Release History - 3 Jan 2023 at 10:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000017-2023 - 28 Mar 2022 at 14:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008310-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://redirect.transaxions.com/events/JAge1 - https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/ - https://www.firstgroupplc.com/ - https://www.firstgroupplc.com/about-firstgroup/uk-rail.aspx - https://www.gwr.com/ - https://www.southwesternrailway.com/ - https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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