Award

Borderlands 5G Innovation Region

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Jul 2024 at 09:21

Award Notice
Tender

18 Apr 2024 at 08:09

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Borderlands 5G Innovation Region" project is managed by Cumberland Council. This tender falls under the industry category of IT services, including consulting, software development, internet, and support. The project involves installing and operating a 5G mobile private network managed service across multiple venues in England, United Kingdom. The process is currently at the award stage, with AWTG Limited being the selected supplier. Key dates include the publication of the tender on 18 April 2024, the closing of the tender period on 29 May 2024, and the contract commencement date on 14 August 2024, concluding on 13 August 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT and telecommunications, particularly those experienced in managed services and innovative mobile networks. SMEs are encouraged to participate, given the open procurement method geared towards inclusivity. Companies that can provide robust, scalable 5G solutions and possess the capability to extend network services to additional venues during the contract period will find this project particularly beneficial for their business growth. Cumberland Council's commitment to diversity and statutory compliance also opens doors for minority and diverse business communities to engage competitively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Borderlands 5G Innovation Region

Notice Description

On behalf of the Borderlands 5G Innovation Region (Borderlands 5GIR), Cumberland Council (the Council) will procure a contract for a Supplier to install and operate a 5G mobile private network managed service across five venues region wide, with the possibility to extend the network to further venues during the term. Suppliers wishing to express an interest and obtain access to the tender documents should go to www.the-chest.org.uk and click on current opportunities from the navigation area on the left of the screen. On the next screen enter the contract Reference (DN712448) in the box labelled 'contains' then click search. Click on the Blue link for the contract title to view the opportunity. To express an interest you will need to login. If you are not already registered on the www.the-chest.org.uk you will need to return to the home page and click on Register. Register free link in the navigation area on the left of the screen. Registration is free of charge and your username and password will be emailed to you. Cumberland Council is fully supportive of all aspects of diversity including ethnicity, race, religion, age, disability and sexual orientation. In this respect Cumberland Council welcomes expressions of interest from ethnic minority, disabled and other diverse business communities and the voluntary sector. Economic operators are therefore required to fully comply with all statutory obligations/applicable legislation and there will be a requirement to participate in the authority's supplier audits on all aspects of diversity. The contracting authority expressly reserves the right: (i) not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; and (ii) to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the tendering competition; and in no circumstances will the contracting authority be liable for any costs incurred by the candidates. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of potential suppliers . The contracting authority reserve the right to use any electronic portal during the life of the agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/691cbac4-1bb6-47e9-bb44-085a4b96b252
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
13 Aug 2024 - 13 Aug 2027 2-3 years
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
CUMBERLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RD
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
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
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AWTG

Further Information

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