Section one: Contracting entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Transport for Wales Rail Limited (Utility Buyer)
3 Llys Cadwyn, Pontypridd
Rhondda Cynon Taf
CF37 4TH
Telephone
+44 2920720500
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL - Wales
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA80566
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.6) Main activity
Railway services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
OEM - On-train Wi-Fi Support & Maintenance
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
OEM - Hardware Support & Maintenance Agreement
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Direct award for a new support and maintenance contract with Icomera UK Limited which encompasses the existing legacy fleet and also the introduction of the new CAF and Stadler Fleet. Both train manufacturers have contracted with Icomera to supply and install the Icomera kit to provide passenger Wi-Fi and also an additional router on some of the new fleets for other onboard train systems. TFWRL therefore require a Support & Maintenance contract for delivery into service
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason:
- absence of competition for technical reasons
Explanation:
A new support and maintenance contract has been agreed with Icomera UK Limited which encompasses the existing legacy fleet and also the introduction of the new CAF and Stadler Fleet. Both CAF and Stadler have contracted with Icomera to supply and install the Icomera hardware to provide passenger Wi-Fi and also an additional router on some of the new fleets for other onboard train systems. Therefore, TFWRL require a support & maintenance agreement to be in place with the Wi-Fi OEM for delivery into service. The hardware is configured by Icomera to their specifications and managed by an Icomera central system
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 February 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Icomera UK Ltd
Victory House, Quayside, Chatham Marina
Chatham
ME44QU
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ41 - Medway
The contractor is an SME
No
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
(WA Ref:126776)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Telephone
+44 2079477501
Country
United Kingdom