Tender

England's Connected Heartland 5G Innovation Region (ECH 5GIR) = Framework Opportunity

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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08 May 2024 at 16:29

Summary of the contracting process

Oxfordshire County Council is procuring a Framework contract for a single Supplier to install and operate 5G mobile private network managed services for Science and Innovation Campuses in the ECH region. The procurement process will evaluate tenders based on a scenario deployment for the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus. The contract will last for 4 years with an option for Call-Offs lasting up to 7 years. The tender is open for bids until 19th June 2024. The procurement falls under the IT services category and is being conducted through an open procedure above threshold.

This opportunity by Oxfordshire County Council for 5G network services can benefit companies specialising in IT services, consulting, software development, and Internet support. Businesses with expertise in advanced manufacturing, health applications, and smart construction management would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Location-wise, the deployment will be in the ECH region, supporting various applications and services for the participating Science and Innovation Campuses. Interested businesses need to consider the procurement timeline and the specific requirements outlined in the tender document to submit competitive bids.

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Notice Title

England's Connected Heartland 5G Innovation Region (ECH 5GIR) = Framework Opportunity

Notice Description

On behalf of England's Connected Heartland 5G Innovation Region (ECH 5GIR), Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) will procure a Framework contract for a single Supplier to install and operate 5G mobile private network managed services for Science and Innovation Campuses in the ECH region. The procurement will evaluate tenders based on the specification for a scenario deployment for the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, with the possibility to extend the network to further locations during the term. The network will underpin a wide array of applications, from supporting advanced manufacturing and health applications, and outdoor mobile connectivity as campus users move between buildings, real-time information services to support the advanced scientific and technological needs of the campuses, and smart construction management. The Framework will have a duration of 4 years. Call-Off's from the Framework are anticipated to have a duration of 7 years Optional extensions to Call-Offs are available up to a maximum of 7 years in aggregate Optional Extensions will be of a minimum of 1yr duration Additional information: The England's Connected Heartland Partners and potential participants in this Framework are: Oxfordshire County Council Bracknell Forest Borough Council Reading Borough Council Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead Slough Borough Council West Berkshire District Council Wokingham District Council Buckinghamshire County Council Central Bedfordshire Council Cambridgeshire County Council. Norfolk County Council Milton Keynes City Council Bedford Borough Council

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9b64eba1-e8e5-437a-8f4f-ade701510e17
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14c2091c-ffd6-457f-8cce-eecf9c216f7a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Aug 2024 - 6 Aug 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Martin Hall
Contact Email
martin.hall@oxfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7889164706

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1ND
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
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
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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