Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS) Trackside Civils Request for Information
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Estimated Value
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Deadline
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not specified
CPV Code
45232300 - Construction and ancillary works for telephone and communication lines
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- Contract period
- 1 Jan 2030 to 31 Dec 2039 (10 years)
- Legal basis
- Procurement Act 2023
- Delivery location (NUTS/ITL)
- United Kingdom
- CPV codes
- 45232300 Construction and ancillary works for telephone and communication lines; 45231000 Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines; 32562200 Optical telecommunication cables; 32562300 Optical-fibre cables for data transmission; 44212250 Masts; 44212200 Towers, lattice masts, derricks and pylons and 3 more
- Suitability (buyer's flag)
- SME-suitable
Description
The Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS) represents a critical replacement of the current Global System for Mobile Communications-Railway (GSM-R) system, transitioning the GB rail network to a future-proofed, 5G-enabled communications platform. This migration will strengthen mission-critical voice and data capabilities, whilst supporting existing operational railway systems. FRMCS rollout will comprise three core technical aspects: 1.Trackside civils - potentially 4,000 - 5,000 masts (including some potential re-use of existing GSM-R masts) and associated infrastructure 2.Train fitment - radio and associated equipment on all trains across the network 3.FRMCS active network - Core, RAN etc. Trackside civils is a critical focus area for FRMCS delivery & Network Rail is therefore issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to engage with the supply chain and inform potential future procurement of FRMCS trackside civils infrastructure. Please note that any content received via response to this RFI will be used for information purposes only and will not be deemed as forming part of any proposed bid now, or any potential future tender.
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