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Smart Sound Connect Centralised Management

PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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06 Jun 2023 at 09:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The Plymouth City Council has recently completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Smart Sound Connect Centralised Management". This contract falls under the industry category of Research and development services and related consultancy services, with additional classifications in Marine services and Data network management and support services. The contract involves managing a high throughput, low latency 4/5G Mobile private network in the Plymouth Sound area for marine trials of autonomous vessels and marine research. The contract is valued at £230,000 GBP and will run until 31st December 2023 with legacy equipment requirements for 5 years. The procurement method used was "Negotiated without a call for competition", and the tender period ended on 9th May 2022.

This awarded contract by the Plymouth City Council presents an opportunity for businesses to provide centralised management services for the Smart Sound Connect project. Companies specializing in marine services, data network management, and research and development consultancy are well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract period spans until the end of 2023, offering a stable revenue stream for the selected supplier, PML Applications Limited, who will deliver the services as per the contract requirements. Businesses looking to expand their portfolio in the marine technology sector should consider engaging with Plymouth City Council for potential future tender opportunities in this industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Smart Sound Connect Centralised Management

Notice Description

To appoint a suitably experienced and qualified supplier to provide centralised management of Smart Sound Connect, a high throughput, low latency 4/5G Mobile private network to cover Plymouth Sound area, supporting marine trials of multiple use cases across marine autonomous vessels and marine research Contract to run until 31st December 2023 with 5 year equipment legacy requirements

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e7d10719-cff0-430d-bb71-6f49a1b83a17
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5526f540-9cb8-4d00-8812-e87c889d0bee
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

72315000 - Data network management and support services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

98360000 - Marine services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£230,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£230,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20223 years ago
Contract Period
20 May 2022 - 31 Dec 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL1 3BJ
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
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
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
St Peter and the Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PML APPLICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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