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Supply of remote radio heads (RRH) to expand current test infrastructure

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Apr 2025 at 14:23

Award

18 Feb 2021 at 09:08

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde has completed the procurement process for the supply of telecommunications equipment to expand their current 5G test infrastructure. This contract, titled "Supply of remote radio heads (RRH) to expand current test infrastructure," falls under the industry category of "Telecommunications equipment and supplies" and covers goods procurement. Located in Glasgow, UKM82, the contract was awarded through a limited procurement method, specifically negotiated without publication of a contract notice. The agreement was signed on 17th February 2021, with an overall value of £180,000.00.

This tender opportunity is targeted at businesses specialising in telecommunications, particularly those that provide advanced wireless solutions. The 5G Centre for Scotland, a partner in this initiative, is focused on enhancing and expanding existing 5G test networks necessary for evaluation and research. Businesses offering compatible equipment and innovative technological solutions will find this contract offers substantial opportunities for growth. The awarded supplier for this contract was Advanced Wireless Solutions and Services (AW2S) SAS, indicating that companies with specific expertise in 5G technologies and infrastructure, similar to AW2S, are well-suited to compete in future related tenders.

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Notice Title

Supply of remote radio heads (RRH) to expand current test infrastructure

Notice Description

Expansion of existing 5G testbed infrastructure for the 5G Centre for Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University intends to award this contract under the conditions of regulation 33.4.b of the Public Contracts (Scotland) regulations.

Procurement Information

The University is a partner in the 5G Centre for Scotland ("the Centre"). The Centre is currently engaged in two 5G R&D projects which require it to build 5G test networks which will be used for evaluation and research. The Centre aims to do so by building upon existing test networks with the purchase of further Remote Radio Heads (RRHs).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029414
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015029-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active, Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
david.waddell@strath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1QE
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADVANCED WIRELESS SOLUTIONS AND SERVICES (AW2S

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