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Fifth generation mobile communications (5G) - Research for a network planning / mapping tool

THE DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture Media & Sport has completed a tender for "Fifth generation mobile communications (5G) - Research for a network planning/mapping tool." This project, classified under research services, is intended to gather geographical data critical for optimally situating high frequency radio infrastructure as 5G systems are deployed. The contract, valued at £675,023, commenced on 2nd November 2016 and concluded on 30th April 2017. This procurement was conducted using an open procedure with the tender period ending on 19th September 2016, based in London, United Kingdom.

This project represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research services and telecommunications infrastructure. Companies that offer innovative solutions in network planning, mapping technologies, or possess expertise in data analysis would be well-suited to pursue similar contracts. Particularly, large-scale firms or collaboration between existing major players in the field could yield competitive proposals and contribute to advancements in 5G technology deployment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fifth generation mobile communications (5G) - Research for a network planning / mapping tool

Notice Description

The Department is commissioning research for a network planning / mapping tool to bring together appropriate geographical and other data relevant to the siting of high frequency radio infrastructure, such as will be used when 5G systems are deployed. Such a tool would be used to locate the optimum sites for radio access nodes and any infrastructure, such as masts, in order to ensure efficient and effective capacity coverage.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7978b12f-eb53-4e7d-bda1-54b048447b60
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/357ba90d-0bdd-4fba-90f4-01188a66b768
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£675,023 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£675,023 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20169 years ago
Contract Period
2 Nov 2016 - 30 Apr 2017 1-6 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
THE DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@culture.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

MET OFFICE

ORDNANCE SURVEY

UNIVERSITY OF SURREY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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