PKP Intercity launches tender for VPN and internet services contract

1 articles · Updated · Telecompaper EN · Apr 27

The PLN 2.4 million contract will cover VPN/MPLS and internet services at selected locations for four years, starting 1 February 2028.
Interested parties have until 15 May to submit bids for the project, which aims to enhance PKP Intercity's digital infrastructure.
This initiative is part of PKP Intercity's ongoing efforts to modernize its IT systems and improve service reliability for passengers across Poland.

Why is PKP tendering now for a critical network contract that doesn't even start until 2028?

Is PKP's network tender a secure bet on proven tech or a missed chance for more modern solutions?

In PKP's tender, will the lowest price win, or will national cybersecurity be the deciding factor?

Does outsourcing this critical network create a single point of failure for Poland's national railway?

Will this network upgrade finally solve the persistent problem of unreliable Wi-Fi on Polish trains?