National - Better Internet on the train
ProRail B.V. is launching an open tender for services aimed at improving internet connections on and around the railway, particularly on cross-border sections. A study by TNO has identified current deficiencies in the quality, speed, and reliability of in-train and trackside connectivity. The focus lies on the Arnhem – German border section, where service to passengers and staff is crucial. The assignment includes analyzing existing infrastructure, designing and implementing a robust, high-speed network, and ensuring continuity and safety. Suppliers must demonstrate experience with high-speed data networks in a rail environment, comply with European and national regulations, and provide a clear roadmap for scalability and maintenance. The tender is intended to strengthen digital mobility in the Netherlands and improve international connectivity.
Services · Open · European procedure
01What is being requested
ProRail B.V. is launching an open tender for services aimed at improving internet connections on and around the railway, particularly on cross-border sections. A study by TNO has identified current deficiencies in the quality, speed, and reliability of in-train and trackside connectivity. The focus lies on the Arnhem – German border section, where service to passengers and staff is crucial. The assignment includes analyzing existing infrastructure, designing and implementing a robust, high-speed network, and ensuring continuity and safety. Suppliers must demonstrate experience with high-speed data networks in a rail environment, comply with European and national regulations, and provide a clear roadmap for scalability and maintenance. The tender is intended to strengthen digital mobility in the Netherlands and improve international connectivity.
Opportunities for improving internet on and around the railway have been mapped. Particularly on cross-border sections, the quality, speed, and reliability of internet connections in the train should be improved. A study by TNO commissioned by ProRail has led to this tender. On the cross-border section Arnhem – German border, the quality, speed, and reliability of internet connections in the train will be improved.
02Exclusion grounds
- No specific exclusion grounds were extracted. In a European tender, the mandatory and discretionary grounds of art. 2.86/2.87 of the Dutch Procurement Act almost always apply — check the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD).
03Value in context
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07Frequently asked questions
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08Estimated value versus the market
€ 400K
€ 856K
€ 2,4 mln
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