Market consultation for ULTRA (Utrecht Lightrail Tram Architecture)
The Province of Utrecht intends to replace the current operation and communication system (Indico) for approximately 50 trams. The new system must support voice and text communication between the Central Traffic Control (CVL) and drivers, provide real-time GPS tracking of vehicles, and deliver a user-friendly screen for the CVL. Additionally, the ULTRA project focuses on standardizing vehicle interfaces to facilitate easier future expansions and integrations. This procurement is a market consultation aimed at gathering market information and identifying suitable suppliers. Key aspects include reliability, safety, scalability, maintainability, and the capability for integration with existing and future systems.
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01What is being requested
The Province of Utrecht intends to replace the current operation and communication system (Indico) for approximately 50 trams. The new system must support voice and text communication between the Central Traffic Control (CVL) and drivers, provide real-time GPS tracking of vehicles, and deliver a user-friendly screen for the CVL. Additionally, the ULTRA project focuses on standardizing vehicle interfaces to facilitate easier future expansions and integrations. This procurement is a market consultation aimed at gathering market information and identifying suitable suppliers. Key aspects include reliability, safety, scalability, maintainability, and the capability for integration with existing and future systems.
In the current setup, the so-called Indico system is used for operational management and communication. Through this system, the Central Traffic Control is in contact with drivers via voice communication and text messages. The traffic control also views the geographic positions of the vehicles on their screen. The Province of Utrecht is considering replacing the current operational management and communication system for the approx. 50 trams. To replace this system, the province has launched the ULTRA (Utrecht Lightrail TRam Architecture) project. Additionally, ULTRA also focuses on standardiz
02Value in context
The contracting authority did not publish an estimated value — common for a large share of contracts. The EU threshold for leveringen is € 221.000, for reference.
03Likely competitors
04Tender documents
05Legal themes that may be relevant here
06Frequently asked questions
What is the objective of the ULTRA project?
Which functionalities must the new systems support?
What aspects does the market consultation focus on?
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07Estimated value versus the market
€ 350K
€ 737K
€ 1,9 mln
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