telent awarded CIS extension works by Merseyrail

telent will design, supply and integrate new customer information displays, supplied by Infotec, and public address system onto the existing core Atos Origin CIS at the 9 stations. telent will then provide support for the new equipment as part of their existing five-year maintenance contract.

David Mullan, Projects and Procurement Director at Merseyrail said: “telent was selected the winner of this competitive tender as it demonstrated the necessary ability and competence to successfully deliver the project.”

Commenting on the award, Steve Pears, General Manager Rail at telent, said: “We are extremely pleased to have been awarded this contract by Merseyrail. The successful start and improvements to this project, coupled with our cost effective approach to delivery has given Merseyrail the confidence to place this important contract with us. We have entered into a long-term relationship with Merseyrail and look forward to helping them get the best from their assets.”

This contract follows Merseyrail’s original contract award to telent in March for the maintenance of their Station Information and Surveillance Systems (SISS) across some 66 stations. That contract, which lasts for five years, covers maintenance support of SISS assets including; Passenger Help Points (PHPs), CCTV cameras, PA speakers, CIS and clocks.