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Contract for a 5G Smart Port Partner

SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Apr 2024 at 11:26

Tender

13 Oct 2023 at 12:46

Summary of the contracting process

The South Tyneside Council is seeking a Smart Port Partner for a 5G innovation project to enhance port operations in the Northeast region of England. The procurement, valued at £1,129,260 GBP, aims to improve port competitiveness, safety, and environmental sustainability by exploring 5G-enabled solutions. The tender, under the 'Shipping operations' category, is in the award stage, with a contract period from April 8, 2024, to March 31, 2025. The deadline for tender submission was November 15, 2023.

This opportunity offers businesses in the services sector, especially those focusing on AI technologies, emissions monitoring, and satellite-enabled solutions, a chance to contribute to innovative port operations and support the region's transition to sustainable practices. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, with the contract awarded to the Port of Tyne. Interested parties must register via the North East Procurement Portal to access this growth opportunity in the dynamic field of port development and digital connectivity.

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Notice Title

Contract for a 5G Smart Port Partner

Notice Description

The NE7 represent the Northeast local authorities that are coming together to form a new Mayoral Combined Authority. The strengths/growth areas of this Authority are Agriculture, Manufacturing (with associated Transport and Logistics) and Creative Arts. Together we have bid to the '5G Innovation Regions' competition being run by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology to deliver a number of projects that will contribute to establishing Northeast England as a national centre of excellence for terrestrial and non-terrestrial 5G use-case development and adoption, accelerating the economic, social and wellbeing impact of advanced digital connectivity through rapid adoption and scale-up across key sectors - whilst boosting economic performance of the region. South Tyneside Council, a NE7 member, are leading one of these projects which is to innovate in Smart Ports. This procurement is for a Smart Port partner, subject to approval of the bid. This procurement is for a Smart Port Partner who will be required to explore 5G-enabled port operations to improve port competitiveness and safety and reduce environmental impact. UK ports are actively investing in 5G networks to help to drive sustainable economic growth in the region and support the transition to Net Zero. This project, which will allow for 5G cameras and IoT sensors to inspect the Port estate, boosting efficiency and reducing fuel usage, will enable ports to drive forward plans to become all-electric. Once established, 5G infrastructure at ports will be used a testbed for innovation companies to pilot their technology within a port environment to accelerate products for the betterment of the UK maritime sector. We will also disseminate the learnings in real time to our Northeast Ports of Tyne, Blyth, and Sunderland - as well as to wider UK Ports and 5G Ecosystem. Key deliverables will be * Mobile AI port safety solution * Emissions and Asset Monitoring solution * AI Analytics solution * Feasibility study for satellite-enabled 5G extensions for port use cases * Dissemination and learning by all Northeast Ports and UK, through white papers and event attendance To bid for this procurement, you must register via the North East Procurement Portal - www.nepo.org.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a378a97a-698c-4e11-a927-fe4bfdffe1fd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcde3628-b760-403f-b12f-8dfeab216574
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60640000 - Shipping operations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,129,260 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,129,260 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
11 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Marie Cairns
Contact Email
marie.cairns@southtyneside.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0191 4244020

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTH SHIELDS
Postcode
NE33 2RL
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
South Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Beacon and Bents
Westminster Constituency
South Shields

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PORT OF TYNE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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