Tender

User Equipment (UE) for the LCR 5G High Density Deployment Trials

LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY

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27 Nov 2023 at 13:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool John Moores University has initiated a tender for User Equipment (UE) to be used in the Liverpool City Region High Density Deployment Trials, aiming to deploy 5 private 5G networks. The procurement process involves the acquisition of approximately 1500-2000 handsets, 500 MiFi routers, and additional devices. The tender deadline is set for 5th January 2024, with a contract period starting on 13th February 2024 and ending on 31st March 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure below threshold, focusing on goods in the radio and telecommunication equipment category.

This tender by Liverpool John Moores University presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the radio, television, communication, telecommunication, and related equipment industry. Companies able to supply a large number of compatible user equipment suitable for 5G networks would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process also emphasises the collaboration between national and private networks to promote innovative solutions and advance the adoption of Open RAN technology, ultimately contributing to the enhancement of UK's connectivity infrastructure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

User Equipment (UE) for the LCR 5G High Density Deployment Trials

Notice Description

1.2 Project Information The Liverpool City Region High Density Deployment (LCR HDD) project is going to deploy 5 O-RAN based private 5G Standalone networks in and around Liverpool throughout 2024 to test and optimise the network performance. In order to achieve this, we require a large number of compatible user equipment (UEs) that will be used to evaluate and optimise the network performance. The call covers the procurement of the UEs only and, in this context, we are looking for approximately 1500-2000 handsets, along with around 500 MiFi routers and various additional devices. Please see below for more information. 1.2.1 The LCR HDD Project LCR HDD is the latest project for the Liverpool 5G consortium (https://liverpool5g.org.uk/). Funded by Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), the project runs from September 2023 to March 2025. The project consortium is led by the University of Liverpool Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, in partnership with Telet Research (N.I) Ltd, Qualcomm Technologies International Ltd, Radisys UK Ltd, Attocore Ltd, iTS Technology Group, Asset Market, Liverpool John Moores University, CGA Simulation Ltd and Liverpool City Region Combined Authority. Other consortium members include Liverpool 5G, Atticus Technology, the Hartree Centre, Weaver Labs and Aimes. The Liverpool City Region HDD project aims to showcase the benefits of Open RAN (Open Radio Access Network) technology in optimising real-world network performance in high-connectivity environments. Open RAN is seen as a way to enhance the UK's connectivity infrastructure by enabling networks of low-cost, power-efficient, and unobtrusive small cells to meet the demand of high-density areas. The Liverpool City Region HDD project will test the Open RAN technology in a simulated environment before trialling it at five test bed sites across the region, including a mixture of indoor and outdoor sites with a variety of uses, to see if the new HDD network can easily, safely and securely provide connectivity to high numbers of users in the same environment. The project emphasises collaboration with national and private networks to understand their needs and encourages participation through trials in a controlled environment. The focus is on delivering competitive solutions with 5G technology and simulation, providing workable models for the adoption of Open RAN in the UK. We therefore aim to quantify and explicitly demonstrate the benefits to mobile communications markets and overcome challenges in assuring local authorities and asset owners of sustained economic and social benefits. The project team plans to showcase agile, easily managed, and secure networks in and around the Liverpool region. 1.2.3 The 5G deployments Deployments at 5 venues around the Liverpool City Region including stadia and large public spaces. The deployments will be designed to sit alongside and enhance the current connectiv...

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8fd2429c-23f9-4659-aef4-07bf6e5ff0d6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/217d2219-ceaf-4e39-9a28-3fcfac692eb2
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Feb 2024 - 31 Mar 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Katherine Orme
Contact Email
k.r.orme@ljmu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
0151 231 5538

Buyer Location

Locality
MERSEYSIDE
Postcode
L3 2AJ
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

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