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5G Trial at Brize Norton

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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24 Feb 2022 at 12:48

Summary of the contracting process

The 5G Trial at Brize Norton, a procurement process initiated by the Ministry of Defence, aims to establish a trial 5G Network for experimentation purposes. This open tender, classified under the telecommunications network category, was concluded as of 25 June 2021. The contract period commenced on 7 February 2022 and will extend until 6 February 2025, with the awarded contract already active as of 5 November 2022. The delivery address for the services is located in Brize Norton, Oxfordshire (OX18 6LX).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on telecommunications services, particularly those that specialise in innovative network solutions and experimental technology deployments. Companies that have capabilities in telecom infrastructure and are well-versed in emerging communication technologies would be ideally positioned to engage with the contract's requirements, potentially leading to substantial growth and collaboration within the defence sector.

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Notice Title

5G Trial at Brize Norton

Notice Description

The provision of a trial 5G Network for use in experimentation at Brize Norton

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-afa19f49-ceeb-47a8-b25c-8e37c3e11f5d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32b8cd48-e0e3-458c-8716-4e75ddc9a1a2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32412100 - Telecommunications network

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
7 Feb 2022 - 6 Feb 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2A 4DW
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Hackney
Electoral Ward
Hoxton East & Shoreditch
Westminster Constituency
Hackney South and Shoreditch

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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