Award

Bespoke 5G Enabled Immersive Classroom

WELSH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Sep 2021 at 08:34

Award

17 Aug 2021 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government is undertaking a public procurement process for a project titled "Bespoke 5G Enabled Immersive Classroom" within the services industry category. This innovative project, which aims to create an immersive learning environment connected via a 5G network, is located in Ebbw Vale, Wales. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, following a limited contract award procedure without prior publication, thus streamlining the process. Key dates include the contract signing on 16 September 2021, with a total value of £190,000, demonstrating a commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology in education.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for technology firms, particularly those specialising in telecommunications, networking software, and immersive technology solutions. Companies that have expertise in integrating complex networks and delivering interactive educational tools would be well-suited to compete. Partners in the 5G Wales Unlocked consortium, including BT PLC and Cisco, are already involved, indicating that businesses can collaborate within this innovative environment to deliver tailored solutions that enhance learning experiences through advanced technology.

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Notice Title

Bespoke 5G Enabled Immersive Classroom

Notice Description

It is the intention of Welsh Government to procure a novel and innovative '5G enabled classroom' through a contract award without prior notification under Regulation 32 2 (b)ii.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Welsh Government are lead delivery partners for a Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) grant-funded 5G Testbed and Trials programme, called 5G Wales Unlocked. The 5G Wales Unlocked consortium includes BT, Cisco, Cardiff University, Monmouthshire CC, Blaenau Gwent CBC, UtterBerry, AppyWay and Jam Creative who are working together through a partnership agreement to deliver user demonstrations and solutions utilising 5G mobile technology. 5G Wales Unlocked is a research and innovation programme looking to create new services, combine products, develop novel solutions to demonstrate the capabilities and potential offered by 5G technology. The objective of the programme is to test and trial new 5G mobile technology 'use cases' across Education, Tourism, the Rural Economy and Transport - aiming to demonstrate the business case for accelerating the deployment of mobile technology in valley and rural locations. This is the award notice following the Welsh Government procuring a novel and innovative '5G enabled classroom' through one of the consortium partners (BT). The classroom will be a stand-alone, semi-permanent physical structure with a range of interactive technology and IT equipment connected over a 5G network allowing real time interaction with other connected sites and equipment which are also a part of the project. Requirement: The bespoke Classroom requires a number of partners collaborating in a unique way as part of the research and innovation. In developing solutions, BT will provide some of the key components of the Classroom. The requirement is for: - a 360 degree 'content capable' Immersive Classroom - the Classroom to connect to a 5G network - access to a live, commercial 5G network in Ebbw Vale - access to and analysis of data from the Classroom across the 5G network, at both the content and network layers - integration of additional, specific Cisco technology (supplied as a project partner) into the Classroom to extend its capability and reach to selected schools, requiring a Cisco channel partner - a rapid deployment, seeking live operation in September 2021 Whilst Welsh Government is interested in innovating on new services which have potential beyond this project, this procurement is restricted to this project only with no planned subsequent objectives or expenditure.

Procurement Information

The project is solely for research, innovation and development where both the technology and commercial models will be explored and reported upon. The project and this procurement will create a unique asset; It cannot be procured through existing mechanisms due to the specific and complex integration of elements required. This solution's components are provided by consortium partners as part of the partnership agreement and their contribution to the grant-funded project and so dictate the requirements and supplied components.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02d613
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024019-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

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

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


CPV Codes

30236000 - Miscellaneous computer equipment

32412100 - Telecommunications network

72212200 - Networking, Internet and intranet software development services

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

72700000 - Computer network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£190,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot, TLL21 Monmouthshire and Newport, TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

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