Telecommunications equipment

Tender description

GSM-R (Global system mobile for railways) is a digital radio system that has been developed to specifically satisfy the mobile communications requirements of railways. GSM-R is mandated under EU Interoperability directives and has been selected by Iarnrod Éireann (IÉ) as the replacement technology for the existing obsolete analogue train radio system. IÉ intends to establish a 5 year Framework Agreement with the option to extend up to a maximum of 8 years (5 +1+1+1). The scope of the Agreement includes the following: (i) The supply of GSM-R cab radios for the IÉ fleet. It is estimated that IE will require approximately 400 Nº Cab radios over the term of this Agreement. (ii) “First of class (FOC)” fitment for up to 10 classes of fleet It is also proposed to enter into a long term maintenance agreement with the Cab radio supplier, which will provide technical support for a period of up to 10 years. GSM-R (Global system mobile for railways) is a digital radio system that has been developed to specifically satisfy the mobile communications requirements of railways. GSM-R is mandated under EU Interoperability Directives and has been selected by Iarnrod Éireann (IÉ) as the replacement technology for the existing obsolete analogue train radio system. IÉ intends to establish a 5 year Framework Agreement with the option to extend up to a maximum of 8 years (5 +1+1+1). The scope of the Agreement includes the following: (i) The supply of GSM-R cab radios for the IÉ fleet. It is estimated that IE will require approximately 400 Nº Cab radios over the term of this agreement. (ii) “First of class (FOC)” fitment for up to 10 classes of fleet It is also proposed to enter into a long term maintenance agreement with the Cab radio supplier, which will provide technical support for a period of up to 10 years. Further information is included in the Pre-qualification Questionnaire attached to this Contract notice. Interested candidates are required to download, complete and return the Pre-qualification Questionnaire in strict accordance with the instructions provided. All queries must be submitted in writing only directly to sinead.leonard@irishrail.ie