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# Upgrade of the mobile signal repeaters on Pendolino Fleet of Trains - Proof of Concept

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/upgrade-of-the-mobile-signal-repeaters-on-pendolino-fleet-of-trains-proof-of-concept-ocds-h6vhtk-0331eb). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** FIRST TRENITALIA WEST COAST RAIL LIMITED: "Upgrade of the mobile signal repeaters on Pendolino Fleet of Trains - Proof of Concept". Published status: planned. Planned Pipeline Value: Value not published. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 13 May 2022. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** PLANNED (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [FIRST TRENITALIA WEST COAST RAIL LIMITED](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/first-trenitalia-west-coast-rail-limited-coh-10349442)
- **Planned Pipeline Value:** Value not published (currency not published)
- **Submission Deadline:** 13 May 2022 at 01:00 BST
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Not published
- **Main Category:** goods
- **Classifications (CPV):** Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- **Delivery Location:** UK
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0025
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-0331eb`

## Before you bid
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[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/upgrade-of-the-mobile-signal-repeaters-on-pendolino-fleet-of-trains-proof-of-concept-ocds-h6vhtk-0331eb#tl-md)

## Description
FTWCR (Avanti West Coast) is  investigating the opportunity to upgrade the mobile signal repeaters on our Pendolino fleet. 
To help with the ongoing connectivity program at Avanti  West Coast we are looking to enhance the experience to allow customers to have the ability to make voice calls as well as use their personal data whilst onboard our trains.
We are therefore engaging with the market to test our assumptions and explore the range of products, functionality and integrations that could support our business

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** planned
- **CPV codes:** 32000000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Description:** Avanti  West Coast (AWC) is investigating the opportunity to upgrade the mobile signal repeaters on our Pendolino fleet. The new system must cover at least the bandwidths which are available today plus the inclusion of 5G.  
As a minimum this will ne...

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F011086-2022)
- **Last Source Update:** 2022-04-29T09:57:24.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-29T23:42:08.380Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-0331eb