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title: "Consultancy Services for Train Networking Solutions"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000750657"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SCOTRAIL TRAINS LIMITED"
published: "2023-11-16"
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# Consultancy Services for Train Networking Solutions

Buyer: SCOTRAIL TRAINS LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000750657

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## Summary

The public procurement process is currently in the planning stage and is being conducted by ScotRail Trains Limited, a public transport organisation based in Glasgow, UK. The contracting opportunity involves consultancy services for train networking solutions within the Transport Services industry category. The tender titled "Consultancy Services for Train Networking Solutions" aims to run a trial of satellite connectivity on trains for on-board monitoring and passenger Wi-Fi purposes. The deadline for future notices regarding this opportunity is set for January 15, 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses with expertise in designing secure and reliable network configurations, satellite communications, and on-board telemetry systems to collaborate with ScotRail. Companies specialising in IT, communications, engineering, and rail technology are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. Interested suppliers can access and submit questionnaires via ScotRail's Wax e-Sourcing portal to participate in this upcoming opportunity.

## Notice

ScotRail are seeking to conduct market research to understand if there is a suitable supplier available to provide consultancy services for train networking solutions. The supplier will need to have the necessary technical knowledge and competencies in designing on train networking solutions and integrating them with on shore services to help us design this solution and provide sufficient expertise to move to the procurement stage. Interested suppliers are invited to access and submit a short questionnaire via our Wax e-Sourcing https://scotrail.wax-live.com/S2C/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ListEvents.aspx

### Lot Information

Lot 1

ScotRail are preparing to run a trial of satellite connectivity on 6 of its 158 class trains based out of our Inverness depot. This connectivity will be used for both on train monitoring and telemetry and to support free passenger WIFI services. We are looking to procure support in designing a secure, reliable, and supportable configuration for the solution. This will involve working with ScotRail's Engineering and IT teams discussing, identifying, and specifying the correct equipment and services to meet our goals. The phases would be: 1.Design of the Service 2.Procurement 3.Approvals 4.Build and Implementation 5.Operation and reporting. Requirements for the solution we are looking to build. -The solution must be able to aggregate and switch between Satellite, 4G, and WIFI backhaul and apply quality of service to ensure a continuous, secure, and high-performance connectivity for both ScotRail data and customer usage of the on train public Wi-Fi. -This engagement must identify the required equipment on the train itself and stable, secure, and reliable configuration of it which will match the requirements. ScotRail also want to understand what additional value can be sought from new equipment such as device counting, etc. and whether that can form part of the trial. -The system must provide full reporting on levels of signal and reception, bandwidth usage and data usage across the varying available backhaul. -Our customer Wi-Fi must be trusted and secure, and as such make use of DNS filtering and additional technologies to ensure online safety. -ScotRail wish to develop the solution in alignment with Future Rail Mobile Communication System and the design and operation of the system should align with that and allow testing. This may include how GSMR can be supported. -ScotRail require regular second by second GPS reporting and other telemetry data to be send back to its cloud-based event processing systems. -The implementation of a monitoring and alerting platform with the twin intention of keeping tabs on the on-train network and devices from an availability and performance point of view and flagging up unusual or malicious activity from a cyber security perspective. -Ongoing support of the trial - we are considering supporting the system and services with existing in-house fleet engineering and IT specialist resources but may look to retain professional services for additional support. Interested suppliers are invited to access and submit a short questionnaire via our Wax e-Sourcing https://scotrail.wax-live.com/S2C/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ListEvents.aspx

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV492863 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice |
| 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 | 16 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 15 Jan 2024 |
| 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

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Nov 2023 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV492863

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV492863
  Consultancy Services for Train Networking Solutions - ScotRail are seeking to conduct market research to understand if there is a suitable supplier available to provide consultancy services for train networking solutions. The supplier will need to have the necessary technical knowledge and competencies in designing on train networking solutions and integrating them with on shore services to help us design this solution and provide sufficient expertise to move to the procurement stage. Interested suppliers are invited to access and submit a short questionnaire via our Wax e-Sourcing https://scotrail.wax-live.com/S2C/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ListEvents.aspx

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000750657
- https://scotrail.wax-live.com/S2C/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ListEvents.aspx
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/

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