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RAFX 5 G Trial at RAF Leeming

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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01 Jul 2021 at 11:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the RAFX 5G Trial at RAF Leeming is being conducted by the Ministry of Defence. This project falls under the telecommunications network industry category and is located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. It is currently at the award stage, with the contract having commenced on 10 June 2021 and ending on 9 June 2022. The tender was initiated through an open procurement method, allowing for broad participation, and had a submission deadline on 8 June 2021.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses focused on telecommunications and innovative technologies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their operations. Companies with capabilities in 5G network deployment, Internet of Things applications, and digital infrastructure development would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this trial could also lead to further collaboration opportunities within the Defence sector, enhancing business growth and market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RAFX 5 G Trial at RAF Leeming

Notice Description

RAF Leeming, through a collaboration between RAFX and 90 Signals Unit (SU), intends to establish a 5G Network under the auspices of a Research and Development Trial for a period of 24 months. BACKGROUND The purpose of establishing a 5G Network is to facilitate an experiment of both the network itself but more widely to test a range of capabilities across the Internet of Things Applied (IOTA) on behalf of the RAF and Wider Defence. The 5G Network will deliver the digital 'backbone' for testing various capabilities in conjunction with Strat Comm JHUB and the Rapid Capabilities Office (RCO). RAFX/90SU will be able to facilitate a multitude of digital capabilities in a safe and secure environment, managed internally with the chosen vendor and adhere to all the necessary Security and Accreditation requirements mandated by MOD. RAFX has liaised with the Strategic Support Programme (SSP) and offered to test capabilities that would also support this transformable programme and in doing so 'accelerate' activity in an agile and adaptable manner utilising an open system architecture.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c4e5d98-ed6f-4262-9ec1-eef4d23f2da7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32412100 - Telecommunications network

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
9 Jun 2021 - 9 Jun 2022 6-12 months
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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HIGH WYCOMBE
Postcode
HP14 4UE
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway West
Westminster Constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AQ

Further Information

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