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