Tender

Thames Freeport 5G Innovation Partner

THAMES FREEPORT LIMITED

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Tender Notice
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21 Feb 2025 at 14:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Thames Freeport Limited is seeking a 5G Innovation Partner for its AI campus in London, specifically at Ford Dagenham, Port of Tilbury, and London Gateway. This tender falls under the industry category of design and execution of research and development (CPV: 73300000). The procurement stage is currently active, with a competitive dialogue method being employed. Tender submissions are due by 24th March 2025, and the contract period is set to run from 1st May 2025 to 31st March 2026. Significant investments are being made in 5G and AI as part of this initiative aiming to improve operation efficiencies and enhance security measures.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses to engage in high-tech innovation, particularly those specialising in 5G and artificial intelligence. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable candidates for this opportunity, with the ultimate selection based on predefined criteria. The project focuses on sourcing global innovators to tackle key challenges and accelerate deployment within the logistics and cargo sectors. This partnership promises to attract further investment, cut costs, enhance security, and reduce downtime, making it an excellent growth opportunity for technology firms ready to contribute to breakthrough industry solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Thames Freeport 5G Innovation Partner

Notice Description

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Estimated total value Instead of: Value excluding VAT: PS1,250,000 Read: Value excluding VAT: PS5,000,000 Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. The Thames Freeport innovation programme is developing an AI campus with industry-focused centers. Investment in 5G and AI is underway at key sites: Ford Dagenham, Port of Tilbury, and London Gateway. A partner will source global innovators to address challenges, accelerate deployment, and attract investment, aiming to cut costs, improve cargo movement, enhance security, and reduce downtime.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-94c8fe2e-68be-4b5c-9fb9-6498ed8cceff
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97cc4ced-2662-4fca-b298-dd15fd137e8e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialog
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 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
THAMES FREEPORT LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
l.devereaux@fnc.co.uk
Contact Phone
+443330154705

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC3 7NQ
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

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