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PS25121 Evaluation of 5G Testbeds and Trials Programme

DSIT

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09 Oct 2025 at 12:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), located in Swindon, England, has successfully concluded the procurement process for the "PS25121 Evaluation of 5G Testbeds and Trials Programme" under the RM6126 Research & Insights DPS Framework. This procurement, classified under the industry category of Research and Development services, was managed through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The award was announced on 9th October 2025, after the conclusion of the tender period on 15th August 2025. The contract, valued at £561,946.25, runs from 30th September 2025 to 31st March 2026, covering multiple regions including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in research and consultancy services, specifically those with expertise in technological evaluations and socio-economic impact studies. While SQW Limited, a large-scale supplier with headquarters in Oxfordshire, has been awarded the contract, DSIT's openness to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) indicates future opportunities for businesses of various scales. Companies specialising in digital infrastructure and impact assessment can leverage such opportunities to expand their portfolios, forming strategic partnerships with public sector bodies to drive innovation and technological advancement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS25121 Evaluation of 5G Testbeds and Trials Programme

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the RM6126 Research & Insights DPS Framework Brief Description of Requirement The Digital Infrastructure Directorate (DI) within the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) is commissioning a final evaluation of the 5G Testbeds and Trials (5GTT) Programme. This procurement seeks to appoint a supplier to deliver a comprehensive impact and economic evaluation of the programme.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-85db9c7a-3c86-469a-a2eb-a6d7304f1acd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/160611ee-af55-4142-86bb-4435b39d0b59
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£561,946 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
DSIT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
01793 867005

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SQW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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