Tender

Things Connected Open Call

FUTURE CITIES CATAPULT

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27 Nov 2016 at 20:15

Tender Notice
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25 Nov 2016 at 11:52

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Future Cities Catapult is currently conducting the "Things Connected Open Call," inviting UK businesses to create and showcase innovative connected products utilising the LoRa Low-Power Wide Area Network (LPWAN) in London. This tender falls under the information and communications technology industry, specifically focusing on wide area networks. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with submissions accepted until 12 January 2017. The subsequent contract period is scheduled to begin on 20 January 2017 and conclude on 17 March 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the development of connected devices, particularly those concentrating on solutions addressing sustainability, urban mobility, community connectivity, and integrated urban planning. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the initiative is designed to enhance innovation within the urban landscape of London, making it an attractive prospect for tech firms and research and development service providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Things Connected Open Call

Notice Description

Future Cities Catapult invites UK businesses to develop and demonstrate connected products in London using the Things Connected LoRa Low-Power Wide Area Network (LPWAN). Through an open call, we aim to enable the innovative possibilities of connected devices using LPWAN to solve urban challenges. The Catapult is intending to fund successful proposals using the "Things Connected" network in London to solve challenges around sustainability, urban mobility, connecting communities, healthy cities and urban planning. The focus of this competition is for new or existing products that could utilise LoRa to meet one of our challenge areas: Sustainability, Urban Mobility, Connecting Communities, Healthy Cities, Integrated Urban Planning. For more information about the project and the competition please follow this link: http://futurecities.catapult.org.uk/opportunity/things-connected/ Additional information: For more information about the project and the competition please follow this link: http://futurecities.catapult.org.uk/opportunity/things-connected/ All questions regarding the project must be received via thingsconnected@futurecities.catapult.org.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19c79e8d-e1d0-48e2-93a8-7289d84f1a8b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

32430000 - Wide area network

72416000 - Application service providers

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Jan 2017 - 17 Mar 2017 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FUTURE CITIES CATAPULT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC1R 0BE
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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