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Private 5G network (P5GN) solution for the CoSTAR National Lab

ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE

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29 Jul 2024 at 10:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Royal Holloway and Bedford New College engaging British Telecommunications plc. to provide a private 5G network solution for the CoSTAR National Lab. This project spans four sites: Pinewood Studios, Abertay University, Ulster University, and University of York, with the addition of silver package service support. The procurement falls under the Networks category (CPV code: 32400000) and is located across multiple regions in the United Kingdom. The procurement method used is a negotiated procedure without prior publication, classified under a limited procurement method. The tender is at the award stage, with the contract period starting on 30th June 2024 and ending on 31st March 2029. The total value of the contract is £1,098,201 GBP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses capable of delivering advanced network solutions, particularly those specialising in 5G technologies. It provides a substantial project that includes multi-site deployment and ongoing support, which might be especially attractive to large tech firms or those looking to expand their footprint in specialised network services. Although the selected supplier is British Telecommunications plc., other similar organisations could leverage this information to identify market demands and prepare for future similar opportunities.

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Notice Title

Private 5G network (P5GN) solution for the CoSTAR National Lab

Notice Description

The University is engaging BT to provide private 5G network to 4 sites for the CoSTAR Network: at Pinewood Studios, Abertay University, Ulster University and University of York sites, plus silver package service support.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6c353dc7-dd75-4104-a4c9-394da4372b14
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ddddbbc-d58a-4cb8-bc68-a7103241214b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,098,201 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,098,201 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2024 - 31 Mar 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EGHAM
Postcode
TW20 0EX
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Runnymede
Electoral Ward
Englefield Green East
Westminster Constituency
Windsor

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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