--- title: "Upgrade of the mobile signal repeaters on Pendolino Fleet of Trains - Proof of Concept" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0331eb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0331eb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0331eb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0331eb.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "FIRST TRENITALIA WEST COAST RAIL LIMITED" published: "2022-04-29" --- # Upgrade of the mobile signal repeaters on Pendolino Fleet of Trains - Proof of Concept Buyer: FIRST TRENITALIA WEST COAST RAIL LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0331eb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0331eb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0331eb.json) ## Summary The First Trenitalia West Coast Rail Limited is planning a procurement process for the upgrade of mobile signal repeaters on the Pendolino fleet of trains, aimed at enhancing customer connectivity. This initiative is classified under goods in the telecommunication equipment industry, with a contract notice anticipated to be published following an early market engagement phase that ends on May 13, 2022. The proposed proof of concept deployment is scheduled for August to September 2022, focusing on solutions that improve customer experience, back-office functionality, and maintenance support. This project presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunication solutions, particularly those capable of delivering 5G-compatible equipment and systems that enhance customer experience on trains. Companies that provide robust infrastructure for mobile communications and can demonstrate capacity for efficient deployment and support are well-suited to compete. Successful engagement in this process could lead to a larger rollout across the Pendolino fleet, thereby expanding business prospects in the railway services sector. ## Notice FTWCR (Avanti West Coast) is investigating the opportunity to upgrade the mobile signal repeaters on our Pendolino fleet. To help with the ongoing connectivity program at Avanti West Coast we are looking to enhance the experience to allow customers to have the ability to make voice calls as well as use their personal data whilst onboard our trains. We are therefore engaging with the market to test our assumptions and explore the range of products, functionality and integrations that could support our business ### Lot Information Lot 1 Avanti West Coast (AWC) is investigating the opportunity to upgrade the mobile signal repeaters on our Pendolino fleet. The new system must cover at least the bandwidths which are available today plus the inclusion of 5G. As a minimum this will need to be able to work on the current supported networks of EE, O2 and Vodafone. While this is for a Proof Of Concept with respect to a 9 car Pendolino, if successful then we would look at progressing further to a full fleet rollout. The Pendolino fleet comprises of: * 9 car trains = 21 = 189 carriages * 11 car trains = 35 = 385 carriage o total 574 carriages We are engaging with the market to test our assumptions and explore the range of products, functionality and integrations that could support our business. We are also interested in the time and cost constraints that are allocated to the deployment of such solutions. Through better understanding the market capability, it will support the internal review of the requirement to support the development of a business case. Additional information: It is the intention of AWC to install the new repeaters on one train as a POC and trial this for 6 months to see the benefits it will bring to AWC customer service and satisfaction. If successful, we will then return with the benefits from the POC trial to further the rollout across the fleet. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011086-2022 | | 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 | 29 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | 13 May 2022 | | Future notice date | 29 May 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 | 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 - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ## Release History - 29 Apr 2022 at 09:57 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011086-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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