Tender

5G Infrastructure Requirements

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service is conducting a tender for the "5G Infrastructure Requirements" project, aimed at assessing the UK's existing infrastructure to facilitate future wireless networks. This procurement is categorised under research consultancy services and is located within the United Kingdom. The tender period is set to close on 29th July 2016, with the contract expected to commence on 3rd August 2016 and run until 31st December 2016. Interested suppliers must register on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite and express their interest by emailing the provided contact before the deadline to ensure participation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in research consultancy, particularly those with expertise in telecommunications and infrastructure analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the procurement has been identified as suitable for these types of organisations. Companies that can demonstrate relevant experience and capabilities in delivering comprehensive assessments of technological infrastructure will be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

5G Infrastructure Requirements

Notice Description

The aim of this work is to deliver a report that sets out a clear assessment of the existing infrastructure in the UK which could enable future wireless networks to emerge and any challenges that might be associated with exploiting that infrastructure fully and in a timely way. Further details can be found within the full documentation attached to this notice. Additional information: How to apply Instructions to Potential Providers: Potential Providers must first be registered on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite in order to respond to the Procurement. If you have not yet registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS e-Sourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so at the Invitation to Tender stage. Potential Providers should note that it could take up to 10 working days to obtain a DUNS number. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at: http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender Once you have registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, you will need to express your interest by emailing ExpressionOfInterest@Crowncommercial.gov.uk The deadline for submitting a tender response is 10:00 on Friday 29th July 2016. Potential Providers can express an interest in this event up to this deadline. However, in order to be able to submit a full response you are advised to express an interest no later than Friday 22nd July 2016. Your email must clearly state: * the name/reference of this procurement * the name of the registered supplier; and * the name and contact details Crown Commercial Service will then process your registration and assign your organisation to the opportunity. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. It is advised however that Potential Providers register as soon as practically possible in order to receive the Invitation to Tender and have a sufficient amount of time to respond. Crown Commercial Service is not able to offer any extensions to the advertised procurement timetable. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact the Helpdesk: Freephone: 0207 276 8886 Email: ManagedProcurementService@crowncommercial.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff8182b3-cbfd-49d4-a180-dc18ec551e71
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2016 - 31 Dec 2016 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC2B 6NH
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Holborn & Covent Garden
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

Notice Documents

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