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| Source: | Find a Tender Service (FTS) |
| Notice Type: | Award notice |
| Buyer: | Transport for London |
| Main Category: | Services |
| Procurement Method: | Direct award |
| Method Rationale: | The Support and Maintenance contract is a direct award under Section 41 of the Procurement Act 2023. A direct award is permitted where specific conditions are met. In this case, the criteria under Schedule 5, Paragraphs 5 and 6 apply: • Paragraph 5: Only Icomera can supply the required services due to exclusive intellectual property rights, and there are no reasonable alternatives. • Paragraph 6: Due to technical reasons and lack of competition, only Icomera can deliver the required services, and no reasonable alternatives exist. Direct Award - Justifications: The justifications for this direct award are based on the following technical and proprietary considerations: • Proprietary Infrastructure: The Wi-Fi Infrastructure installed on the rolling stock units are based on Icomera's proprietary hardware and software architecture. This includes onboard routers, access points, and connectivity modules that are uniquely configured to interface with Icomera's cloud-based management platform and analytics tools. Only Icomera is authorised to provide firmware updates, security patches, and performance optimisation for this infrastructure. • Integrated System Design: The Icomera solution is deeply integrated into the train's onboard systems, including power supply, data interfaces, and physical mounting configurations. Replacing this infrastructure would require a complete redesign of the onboard network architecture, including re-certification of safety-critical components and re-engineering of train systems to accommodate alternative equipment. • Exclusive Support Capability: Icomera's Network Operations Centre (NOC) and remote monitoring tools are tailored to their proprietary systems. No third-party provider has access to the diagnostic protocols, configuration tools, or service APIs required to manage and maintain the infrastructure effectively. • Operational Disruption Risk: Transitioning to a new supplier would involve decommissioning existing equipment, procuring and installing new systems, and coordinating with train manufacturers to support integration and testing. This would introduce significant cost, time, and operational risk, particularly given the need to maintain uninterrupted service across active fleets. |
| Tender Status: | Closed |
| Estimated Value (ex. VAT): | Not specified |
| Release Date: | 2 March 2026 |
| Application Deadline: | — |
| Procurement ID (OCID): | ocds-h6vhtk-05df2a |
| Notice Reference: | 018368-2026 |
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Wi-Fi Support and Maintenance for Elizabeth Line, London Overground and Docklands Light Railway
Wi-Fi Support and Maintenance for Elizabeth Line, London Overground and Docklands Light Railway
Wi-Fi Support and Maintenance for Elizabeth Line, London Overground and Docklands Light Railway
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| Award status: | Active |
Transport for London (TfL) awarded a contract to Icomera UK Ltd (Icomera) (Icomera Contract) for the support and maintenance of proprietary Wi-Fi infrastructure installed on the Elizabeth Line (EL), London Overground (LO), and Docklands Light Railway (DLR) fleet. The WiFi infrastructure (Wi-Fi Infrastructure) originally procured and installed by the train manufacturer on the EL, LO and DLR is an infrastructure provided by Icomera. The Wi-Fi Infrastructure is propriety to Icomera. Following the installation of the Wi-Fi Infrastructure by the train manufacturer the on-going support, maintenance and service management of the Wi-Fi Infrastructure is the responsibility of TfL (Wi-Fi Support Services). Based on this and the fact the Wi-Fi Infrastructure is proprietary to Icomera, TfL require Icomera to provide Wi-Fi Support Services.
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