--- title: "SR564 - Sub-Surface On-Train Connectivity in Glasgow" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c57c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c57c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c57c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c57c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SCOTRAIL TRAINS LIMITED ." published: "2024-12-09" --- # SR564 - Sub-Surface On-Train Connectivity in Glasgow Buyer: SCOTRAIL TRAINS LIMITED . Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c57c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c57c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c57c.json) ## Summary ScotRail Trains Limited is planning a procurement process titled "SR564 - Sub-Surface On-Train Connectivity in Glasgow," classified under the Internet network industry category. This procurement, currently in the planning stage, aims to enhance connectivity for trains, staff, and passengers in the subsurface stations and tunnels in specific areas of Glasgow, including routes from Partick Station to High Street and Partick Station to Dalmarnock Station via Glasgow Queen Street and Central Low Level stations. The process involves market engagement to assess possible connectivity solutions and establish a business case, with suppliers required to submit questionnaires by 12:00 PM on 24th January 2025. The procurement will proceed based on the commercial and technical viability of the proposed solutions. This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in network technology and railway services. Companies capable of providing innovative connectivity solutions that enhance the communication infrastructure within subsurface railway environments will find this project particularly promising. Engaging in this market consultation stage allows suppliers to present their capabilities and shape the detailed requirements of the final tender, fostering long-term partnerships with ScotRail. The procurement’s focus on viability ensures that only robust, market-ready technology solutions are considered, making it an attractive venture for established enterprises in the networking and railway infrastructure sectors. ## Notice ScotRail wish to improve the connectivity for trains, staff and passengers within the subsurface stations and tunnels in the Glasgow area between Partick Station and High Street via Glasgow Queen St Low level and Partick Station and Dalmarnock Station via Glasgow Central Low Level. The purpose of this activity is to carry out market engagement to understand what can be achieved with connectivity in this area, to help provide detail for a business case to move forward, as well as identifying potential organisations ScotRail can partner with to deliver the improvements. There is no current funding committed, and progression and approval will depend on the commercial viability and technical viability of proposed solutions. The scope of the requirement and the PIN questionnaire can be accessed via our procurement e-sourcing portal here https://scotrail.wax live.com/S2C/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ListEvents.aspx. ScotRail will review the submitted questionnaires and consider the feasibility and impact of what can be achieved with the proposed solutions. ScotRail then intend to engage directly with suppliers who can proposal viable solutions to carry out further market engagement and fully develop the scope and business case for this solution. Please submit your questionnaire by the deadline of 12pm 24th January 2025 in order for your proposal to be considered for the next stage of market engagement. Any questions relating to this should be submitted via the 'Communication' tab within the procurement system. Suppliers should not contact ScotRail employees directly to discuss this opportunity. ### Lot Information Lot 1 ScotRail wish to improve the connectivity for trains, staff and passengers within the subsurface stations and tunnels in the Glasgow area between Partick Station and High Street via Glasgow Queen St Low level and Partick Station and Dalmarnock Station via Glasgow Central Low Level. The purpose of this activity is to carry out market engagement to understand what can be achieved with connectivity in this area, to help provide detail for a business case to move forward, as well as identifying potential organisations ScotRail can partner with to deliver the improvements. There is no current funding committed, and progression and approval will depend on the commercial viability and technical viability of proposed solutions. The scope of the requirement and the PIN questionnaire can be accessed via our procurement e-sourcing portal here https://scotrail.wax live.com/S2C/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ListEvents.aspx. ScotRail will review the submitted questionnaires and consider the feasibility and impact of what can be achieved with the proposed solutions. ScotRail then intend to engage directly with suppliers who can proposal viable solutions to carry out further market engagement and fully develop the scope and business case for this solution. Please submit your questionnaire by the deadline of 12pm 24th January 2025 in order for your proposal to be considered for the next stage of market engagement. Any questions relating to this should be submitted via the 'Communication' tab within the procurement system. Suppliers should not contact ScotRail employees directly to discuss this opportunity. Additional information: Access to the documents are via the our procurement e-sourcing system https://scotrail.wax-live.com/S2C/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ListEvents.aspx ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039545-2024 | | 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 | 9 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 3 Mar 2025 | | 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 | SCOTRAIL TRAINS LIMITED . | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G2 6HQ | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 32400000 - Networks - 32412110 - Internet network ## Release History - 9 Dec 2024 at 10:15 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039545-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000785255 - https://scotrail.wax - https://scotrail.wax-live.com/S2C/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ListEvents.aspx - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30589 - https://www.scotrail.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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