--- title: "WiFi beaming utilising Network Rail Infrastructure" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000536959" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000536959" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000536959.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000536959.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ABELLIO SCOTRAIL LTD" published: "2018-03-26" --- # WiFi beaming utilising Network Rail Infrastructure Buyer: ABELLIO SCOTRAIL LTD Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000536959 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000536959) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000536959.json) ## Summary Abellio ScotRail Ltd is preparing to launch a tender titled "WiFi beaming utilising Network Rail Infrastructure," aimed at enhancing high-speed wifi connectivity on their trains operating between Edinburgh and Glasgow via the Falkirk High route. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 20th April 2018. The contract will require installation and commissioning of the wifi system by 2nd March 2019, with service operations extending until 31st March 2025, allowing for further extensions. This project falls under the category of railway services within the services procurement classification. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications and technology solutions, particularly those with proven systems for delivering high-capacity internet connectivity in transportation environments. Companies that can offer innovative technology to ensure continuous connectivity, alongside those that can manage the installation of necessary equipment on trains and at trackside locations, will be particularly well-placed to compete for this contract. The involvement with Network Rail's infrastructure further opens avenues for collaboration between suppliers and railway services, which could lead to expanded opportunities across the rail network. ## Notice ScotRail is seeking a supplier to use Network Rail infrastructure to provide high speed wifi to our trains on Edinburgh - Glasgow via Falkirk High route. ### Lot Information Lot 1 - Bidders must propose a proven technology which can provide at least 250MBs continuous and unbroken customer wifi internet connectivity throughout the connected high speed route(s) to each train. - Capability required to utilise 3/4G to supply customer wifi internet connectivity when train is on a section of track where high speed lineside connectivity is not available. Bidders may also wish to propose plans around 4.5G connectivity. - Bidders must be able to articulate technical refresh strategy over the lifetime of the contract and scalability of technical solution/potential upgrade paths to provide additional bandwidth & utilise emerging technology. - Fitment of equipment to 24 x class 385 units (each 4-cars) - The system has to be installed and commissioned by 2nd March 2019. - Managed contract to operate services to 31st March 2025 under agreed SLA with options for extension by 12 and 24 months - Bidder will have to contract with Network Rail for use of their services as described below - Network Rail will provide (specifications will be provided to tenderers): - Trackside masts - Power supplies to track side masts - Data centre with connection to FTNx network - Lineside FTNx fibre with dedicated capacity - Junction boxes to FTNx network at each mast location - Successful Bidder will provide: - Hardware at the top of the Network Rail mast to beam to train - Connection between hardware on mast and FTNx junction box - Hardware within the data centre provided by Network Rail - Hardware on train to receive signal and distribute in every carriage. - Subject to proving deliverability and a positive business case, ScotRail may extend beyond Edinburgh - Glasgow route to Stirling, Dunblane and Alloa. This would require fitment of equipment to at least a further 20 x class 385 (3-car) units. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR314916 | | Notice type | OJEU - F4 - Prior Information Notice (Utilities) | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 26 Mar 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 20 Apr 2018 | | 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 | ABELLIO SCOTRAIL LTD | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G2 1LU | | 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 - 32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system ## Release History - 26 Mar 2018 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F4 - Prior Information Notice (Utilities) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR314916 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR314916 WiFi beaming utilising Network Rail Infrastructure - ScotRail is seeking a supplier to use Network Rail infrastructure to provide high speed wifi to our trains on Edinburgh - Glasgow via Falkirk High route. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=536959 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000536959 - https://www.scotrail.co.uk/about-scotrail ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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