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GB-London: Technologies Supporting Convergence of Different Connectivity Solutions

THE DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT

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27 May 2020 at 11:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport has recently completed a procurement for "Technologies Supporting Convergence of Different Connectivity Solutions". This project, classified under market research services, was based in London, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure and concluded with an award to Real Wireless Limited. The tender period ended on 4th February 2020, leading to a contract that commenced on 7th February 2020 and ran until 31st March 2020. The total contract value was £83,250.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the technology sector, particularly those specialising in connectivity solutions and market research services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, as the contracting authority considers this contract suitable for them. Companies that focus on wireless technologies and innovative research capabilities may find this tender especially relevant and beneficial for their growth prospects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-London: Technologies Supporting Convergence of Different Connectivity Solutions

Notice Description

We are seeking to commission research to: 1) Inform the development of an integrated model of UK connectivity. This research will inform the inputs/assumptions for this model. The model aims: - to identify the potential to use different technologies to meet connectivity requirements across the UK, - assess trade offs as well as costs and benefits across different potential policy interventions 2) Understand better the wireless technologies and future developments that can support convergence between fixed and mobile networks. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fee695a2-ea66-428f-a704-3295f6940e44
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ef9b35f-8ecc-4afb-a2f6-fd85945d5967
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
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£83,250 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£83,250 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20206 years ago
Contract Period
7 Feb 2020 - 31 Mar 2020 1-6 months
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
THE DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
Post Town
South West 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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REAL WIRELESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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