Tender

PIN - Thames Freeport provision of 5G network

THAMES FREEPORT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Thames Freeport is initiating a procurement process for the provision of a 5G network, titled "PIN - Thames Freeport provision of 5G network," under the industry category of Networks (CPV code 32400000). This project is located in the UK, particularly at key sites including the Port of Tilbury Estate, Tilbury Trust's Riverside Station Innovation Hub, Dubai Ports London Gateway Logistics Park, and Ford's Dagenham Estate and Innovation Hub. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with significant dates being the end of the tender period on 6th September 2024 and the contract period running from 15th October 2024 to 31st March 2025. The project is valued at £3,000,000 GBP and aims to establish cutting-edge wireless connectivity to support decarbonisation and the circular economy within the Thames Freeport area, fostering innovation across several sectors such as manufacturing, health, transport, and logistics.

This tender provides substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the deployment of 5G infrastructure, particularly those capable of enhancing digital innovation and service delivery. SMEs are encouraged to participate in this open procedure, offering a chance to collaborate with prominent partners such as DP World London Gateway, Forth Ports Port of Tilbury, and Ford’s Dagenham site. The deployment of private 5G technology is geared towards attracting international investment, fostering new business models, and improving the quality of life for both business and residential communities. Companies with a strong track record in advanced wireless technologies and a keen interest in supporting large-scale digital transformation projects will find this tender particularly well-suited to their competencies. Businesses interested in participating should register their interest and attend the pre-market industry day scheduled for early September 2024 to gain further insights and align their proposals with the programme's objectives.

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Notice Title

PIN - Thames Freeport provision of 5G network

Notice Description

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Description of the procurement: Instead of: Thames Freeport Overview The Thames Freeport, designated as a Freeport tax site by the UK government on 15 December 2021, is a strategic location near Europe's largest consumer market, home to 18 million people. Committed to decarbonisation and the circular economy, it offers intermodal logistics across river, rail, and road, making it an eco-friendly choice for logistics, manufacturing, and innovation. Located on the River Thames, it includes Tilbury and DP World London Gateway ports, and Ford's Dagenham plant. The Freeport aims to attract PS4.5 billion in investment and create 21,000 skilled jobs, acting as a hub for clean energy, advanced manufacturing, and logistics with connections to over 130 ports in 65+ countries. It is part of the UK Government's initiative to create digital innovation and trade hubs, fostering international investment and job creation. Thames Freeport 5G Programme The Thames Freeport 5G Programme, a partnership with DP World London Gateway, Forth Ports Port of Tilbury, and Ford's Dagenham site, aims to demonstrate the transformative potential of cutting-edge wireless connectivity. The programme seeks to bridge the digital divide and enhance public services, economic growth, and innovation across various sectors including manufacturing, health, transport, and logistics. Adoption of 5G is crucial for the programme's success, enhancing efficiency, productivity, and service delivery across key sectors. The deployment of private 5G technology at the Freeport sites aims to attract international investment, fostering new business models, services, and applications. This initiative involves creating an ecosystem for innovation, market competitiveness, and improved quality of life for business and residential communities. Due to this programme being funded using a Government funds, the competitive process will observe the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This PIN is to notify the market of the programme plans to run a Works Open Procedure for the deployment of 5G infrastructure at four key sites: the Port of Tilbury Estate, Tilbury Trust's Riverside Station Innovation Hub, Dubai Ports London Gateway Logistics Park, and Ford's Dagenham Estate and Innovation Hub. For avoidance of doubt, Thames Freeport is a private company and no public bodies will be involved in the evaluation / contracting process. Thames Freeport plans to run a pre-market industry day prior to the release of a formal tender process to establish market interest and gain any industry insights, which may help shape the programme and competitive process. We plan to hold the remote session on 06/09/2024 or 09/09/2024. Please register your interest providing the below information to the Buyer. *Company Name *Contact Name *Contract Telephone Number *Contact Email Address. Please also register for a Delta supplier account using the link. Read: The T

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9ef27c31-7a39-4cef-beb6-6f1ba5aefc0a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4125a25b-4c19-47bc-b1b7-f55dc585e967
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
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
THAMES FREEPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC3R 7NQ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Tower
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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