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(NU/1568) Design, supply, installation and commissioning of a LoRaWAN network

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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11 Nov 2020 at 14:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Newcastle University seeking suppliers for the design, supply, installation, and commissioning of a LoRaWAN network as part of its Urban Observatory project in Newcastle upon Tyne. The total value of this contract is £80,000, and the procurement method adopted is an open procedure. The tender period concluded on 16 March 2020, with the contract period commencing from 19 October 2020 and set to end on 18 January 2021. The project aims to enhance data collection through low powered sensors, which will be vital for various stakeholders including researchers and local authorities.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in telecommunications, network equipment supply, or related services. Companies that specialise in technology solutions such as modems, network routers, and gateway software will find this contract particularly relevant. Engaging with Newcastle University and contributing to the Urban Observatory project can facilitate growth through collaborative innovation and the potential for long-term partnerships in smart city initiatives.

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Notice Title

(NU/1568) Design, supply, installation and commissioning of a LoRaWAN network

Notice Description

The Urban Observatory is a research project at Newcastle University funded from a variety of sources. It seeks to understand how a city system functions and how different parameters interact (e.g. heat island effect and green spaces, flooding and traffic congestion). The majority of our sensor data is made available under an open licence. More information is available at www.urbanobservatory.ac.uk. Data provided by the observatory is used by researchers, local authorities, and members of the public. In collaboration with city stakeholders including Newcastle City Council, we intend to deploy a LoRaWAN network covering part of Newcastle upon Tyne, to increase our ability to use low powered sensors. The scope of this contract is for the supply and delivery of equipment and services as detailed in the Invitation to Tender document to the University, with after-sales support and 36 months warranty and maintenance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d089699e-9e2f-49c0-b44c-36d857cc86e2
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

32413100 - Network routers

32430000 - Wide area network

32552410 - Modems

48219100 - Gateway software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,791 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
18 Oct 2020 - 18 Jan 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
NE1 7RU
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
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
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONNEXIN

Further Information

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