Tender

5G Solutions Architect & Technology Consultancy

WELSH GOVERNMENT

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Tender

17 May 2021 at 14:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government is currently conducting a public procurement process for a contract titled "5G Solutions Architect & Technology Consultancy". This contract falls under the telecommunications consultancy services category and is aimed at supporting the delivery of the 5G Wales Unlocked programme. The procurement is at the Tender stage, with key deadlines including a bid submission deadline of 2nd June 2021. The contract will commence in June 2021 and is expected to run for a period of 270 days, concluding in March 2022, with a possible extension of up to six months.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses engaged in telecommunications, consultancy, and technology services to expand their operations within the public sector. Companies specialising in solutions architecture, project management, and technological consultancy would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The collaboration with various stakeholders, including private sector partners and government entities, underscores the importance of an integrated approach to delivering 5G solutions, which can enhance a firm's visibility and credibility in the growing field of digital infrastructure.

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Notice Title

5G Solutions Architect & Technology Consultancy

Notice Description

The aim of this contract is provide specialist 5G Solutions Architecture and technology consultancy services to ensure the successful delivery of the programme. The key services required are: 1. Solutions Architect expert consultancy 2. Technological consultancy 3. Development and Delivery consultancy support The objectives of this contract are to support the delivery of 5G Wales Unlocked by leading on all aspects of the solution architecture implementation for the project. This will involve working closely with all project partners (large and small private sector technology partners, university researchers, local and national government) ensuring integrated technology solutions are in place to explore novel opportunities presented by harnessing 5G technology in rural use cases. The supplier will be responsible for leading on the successful delivery of the use cases.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This project is a pathfinder for a National 5G Programme in Wales, to support the wider 5GUK ecosystem and help position Wales as a global leader in the development, delivery and use of 5G. The project will deliver infrastructure and innovation in Blaenau Gwent and Monmouthshire with projects cutting across Tourism, the Rural Economy and Transport. Work has been ongoing to establish the use cases and the programme is now beginning its delivery phase. The Welsh Government is undertaking a procurement exercise to award a contract to a supplier to provide 5G Solutions Architecture and Technology Consultancy services to drive forward the delivery of the programme from June 2021 through to its completion in March 2022. The aim of this contract is provide specialist 5G Solutions Architecture and technology consultancy services to ensure the successful delivery of the programme. The key services required are: 1. Solutions Architect expert consultancy 2. Technological consultancy 3. Development and Delivery consultancy support The objectives of this contract are to support the delivery of 5G Wales Unlocked by leading on all aspects of the solution architecture implementation for the project. This will involve working closely with all project partners (large and small private sector technology partners, university researchers, local and national government) ensuring integrated technology solutions are in place to explore novel opportunities presented by harnessing 5G technology in rural use cases. The supplier will be responsible for leading on the successful delivery of the use cases. The supplier will therefore be required to translate customer needs and business requirements in to the technology solutions required.

Renewal: The contract will have an optional extension period of up to 6 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b1d6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010853-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

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


CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

32420000 - Network equipment

71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

72700000 - Computer network services

79410000 - Business and management 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
17 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ictprocurement@gov.wales
Contact Phone
+44 3000257095

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

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