Tender

5G Trial at RAF Brize Norton

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

28 May 2021 at 21:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is currently seeking suppliers for a tender titled "5G Trial at RAF Brize Norton," categorised under the telecommunications network industry. This procurement process is in the planning stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 18th June 2021. The trial necessitates the provision of a 4G/5G Radio Access Network (RAN) at RAF Brize Norton, which will be executed at no cost to the Ministry of Defence for a duration of 36 months starting August 2021. The bid opening is scheduled for 30th June 2021, following an open procurement method.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in telecommunications, particularly those with expertise in 5G technology. Companies focusing on infrastructure development, network integration, and solutions for military applications would be well-positioned to compete for this project. With the integration of innovative use cases for enhanced airfield management and base security, such initiatives could help drive growth and establish new business relationships within the defence sector.

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Notice Title

5G Trial at RAF Brize Norton

Notice Description

Provision of a 5G trial at RAF Brize Norton, free-of-charge to the MOD.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of establishing a private 4G/5G Radio Access Network (RAN) is to facilitate experimentation to satisfy a wide number of innovative use cases at RAF Brize Norton as part of Air Command's wider ASTRA programme. The 4G/5G network will be required to integrate with the existing Business Internet solution installed at the Station, enhancing these capabilities to the required standard for such trials activity. The resultant blended LAN, WiFi 6 and 4G/5G RAN infrastructure will deliver the essential framework infrastructure for both the Provider and other industry partners to demonstrate viable and innovative solutions for improvements across multiple operational areas at RAF Brize Norton, and potential wider Defence application. The Provider would be expected to act as an integrator of their own solutions and those from wider industry to support use cases developed by RAF Brize Norton personnel to include, but not be limited to enhancements in the areas of: airfield management, base security, future ground support engineering, virtual support opportunities, airfield operations, automated asset tracking and effective centralised command and control. The delivery and maintenance of this 4G/5G network is to be provided at zero cost to the MoD for a period of 36 months starting Aug 2021, with all equipment being removed from the site at the end of this period at zero cost to the MoD. RAF Brize Norton will facilitate site visits to assist in the formulation of proposals, contact the Commercial Officer via the messaging board, to book your visit. All site visits and submission of questions arising thereof must be completed by Friday 18th June 2021.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b6bb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012105-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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


CPV Codes

32412100 - Telecommunications network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
£1
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jane.whittle105@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HIGH WYCOMBE
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

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