Planning

Request for Information - Growing Sussex 5G Innovation Region

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Planning

29 Jan 2024 at 12:04

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

19 Dec 2023 at 09:35

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

08 Dec 2023 at 15:18

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

01 Dec 2023 at 15:58

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Sussex County Council is seeking a suitable delivery partner for the design, implementation, and operation of a hybrid 5G and advanced wireless network as part of the "Growing Sussex 5G Innovation Region" project. The procurement process, currently at the planning stage, aims to address identified use cases, promote innovation, and enhance network capabilities. Key milestones include an engagement end date of December 20, 2023. The project falls under the industry category of telephone operator services and is located in the South East of the United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses specialising in telecommunications, network infrastructure, technology solutions, and innovation services to collaborate with West Sussex County Council. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in wireless networks and system integration are well-suited to compete for this contract. The project involves designing, testing, and maintaining advanced networks, delivering use cases, and supporting ongoing innovation activities, offering growth prospects for qualified businesses within the telecommunications sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request for Information - Growing Sussex 5G Innovation Region

Notice Description

West Sussex County Council intends to procure a suitable delivery partner for the design, implementation and operation of a hybrid 5G and advanced wireless network and the delivery of agreed "Use Cases" across three site locations (Growers and Colleges). The procurement will cover the following activities: * design, installation and testing of the hybrid 5G and advanced wireless network * solutions to address the identified "growing" use cases, associated benefits & costs savings * systems integration to ensure that the Use Case solutions and the network work together * capacity to deliver further Use Cases to expand the scope of the project over time * support for the colleges and growers to implement the Use Cases * hardware, software and devices to support the network and the Use Cases * ongoing maintenance & support participation in showcasing and network events at the college and grower sites and development of playbooks to encourage further use and innovation * an ecosystem of innovation partners to bring further value and showcase the advanced wireless network

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4f9255fb-61e3-4a04-b708-cb9982df0ec0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc83efed-0a94-44a6-9df9-13db0ccbb903
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79511000 - Telephone operator services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Dec 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Rachel Ayres
Contact Email
rachel.ayres@westsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0330 222 5702

Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 1RQ
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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