Award

5G O-RAN Radio Units to support new mobile network within Bath City Centre

BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Jun 2024 at 15:54

Award Notice
Tender

01 Mar 2024 at 16:23

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bath & North East Somerset Council is looking to procure 5G O-RAN Radio Units to support a new mobile network within Bath City Centre. The procurement has successfully completed, and the contract is worth £172,000 GBP. The tender period ended on April 2, 2024, with the contract running from May 1, 2024, to April 30, 2026. The procurement process involved an open procedure and falls under the goods category.

This tender by Bath & North East Somerset Council presents an opportunity for businesses interested in providing high-specification 5G O-RAN Radio Units and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and businesses focused on network infrastructure and data-communications equipment could be well-suited to compete. Interested companies should consider the requirements detailed by the council and align their offerings with the specified timelines and quality standards to enhance their chances of successful participation and contract award.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

5G O-RAN Radio Units to support new mobile network within Bath City Centre

Notice Description

Bath & North East Somerset Council is seeking to procure 20 high-specification 5G O-RAN Radio Units to support a new 7.2x split fronthaul network implementation, and 24 months of software maintenance and technical and integration support.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0fb114d5-dfc0-41cd-82ed-49e50e0e2f61
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9a383fb-ba63-4623-802b-2815ff1d82ce
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32424000 - Network infrastructure

32581000 - Data-communications equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£172,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£172,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
8 Aug 2024 - 8 Aug 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Rob Dawson
Contact Email
rob_dawson@bathnes.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1225394378

Buyer Location

Locality
KEYNSHAM
Postcode
BS31 1FS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Keynsham North
Westminster Constituency
North East Somerset and Hanham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BENETEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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