Wi-Fi Upgrade on rolling stock

A Contract Award Notice
by SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY

Source: Find a Tender
Type: Contract (Services)
Duration: not specified
Value: ___

Sector: TECHNOLOGY
Published: 23 Sep 2021
Delivery: not specified
Deadline: n/a

Concepts

Location

Geochart for 1 buyers and 1 suppliers

1 buyer

South Western Railway London

1 supplier

Unnamed None

Description

Upgrading of existing WiFi in SWR 15X rolling stock. The project includes upgrade of current CCUs, switches, access points and internal antennas on board the 40 units that make up the combined 15X fleet.

Total Quantity or Scope

Supplies and services.

Award Detail

1	Unnamed (None) Reference: 023678-2021-1

Renewal Options

Contract may be extended for a further 12months.

CPV Codes

72400000 - Internet services
48500000 - Communication and multimedia software package

Indicators

Options are available.

Legal Justification

Contract was awarded without prior publications in Find a Tender in accordance with Regulation 50(e) of the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016. The contract involves upgrade of existing WiFi equipment currently provided by the named contractor (Icomera UK Ltd.) to deliver additional in-train entertainment services. Upgrade is required to reflect new developments in technology which would enhance functionality of overall WiFi system. Changing the supplier would compel SWR to disproportionate technical difficulties in operation and maintenance including incompatibility issues and additional cost of major refit required on the rolling stock to accommodate a different equipment type.