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Planning

21 Sep 2021 at 08:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by Digital Mobile Spectrum Limited (DMSL) is for a Managed Solution framework designed to appoint suppliers capable of delivering mobile telecoms base station site services across the UK. The procurement falls under the telecommunications services category, with an estimated value of £230 million. This opportunity is currently in the planning stage, with expressions of interest being accepted online. The registration period is open until 29th October 2021, and a supplier event is anticipated in October 2021 to further engage potential participants. The framework is intended to operate over a 65-month period, with an option for a 24-month extension.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the telecommunications industry, particularly those involved in infrastructure development and maintenance services. Businesses offering managed services, construction of telecommunications base stations, and operational solutions for rural network expansion would be particularly well-suited to compete. The framework aligns with the Shared Rural Network initiative, which aims to enhance mobile coverage in remote locations, thus supporting suppliers that can deliver innovative solutions in an evolving telecom landscape.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Managed Solution framework

Notice Description

DMSL is managing a tender on behalf of the mobile network operators (EE, Telefonica/O2, Three and Vodafone, collectively the "MNOs") to appoint suppliers who are able to provide a managed service to deliver mobile telecoms base station site services. Each of the MNOs will all be a signatory to the Managed Solution framework. Neither DMSL nor the MNOs are contracting authorities. This tender is being conducted voluntarily under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("PCR") as call-offs awarded under the Managed Solution framework will be contracts subsidised by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport within the meaning of Regulation 13 of the PCR. The Managed Solution framework may be used by each of the MNOs and each of their Build companies: Cornerstone Telecommunications Infrastructure Limited (CTIL) and Mobile Broadband Network Limited (MBNL).

Lot Information

Lot 1

DMSL is managing a tender on behalf of the mobile network operators (EE, Telefonica/O2, Three and Vodafone, collectively the "MNOs") to appoint suppliers who are able to provide a managed service to deliver mobile telecoms base station site services along with the operation and maintenance of selected equipment. Each of the MNOs will be a signatory to the Managed Solution framework. These sites are part of the Shared Rural Network (SRN) which consists of circa 300 new telecoms mast base station sites in rural and remote locations across the UK. The sites are planned to be delivered either through this Managed Solution framework or through a separate framework for acquisition, design and build services (the procurement for which is being run in parallel), or a combination of both frameworks. These sites will enable MNOs, as part of the SRN programme, to fulfil their Ofcom Spectrum licence obligations by giving greater mobile network coverage in the UK. Under this Managed Solution framework, the MNOs intend to procure a number of services and activities that allow for provision of new telecommunications infrastructure that can provide mobile telephony services in remote and rural areas. The scope of this requirement is a managed service that includes acquisition, design, build and operations and maintenance services of the passive infrastructure in locations nominated by the MNOs. Supplier ownership of passive infrastructure, for example towers, compounds, fencing and power systems is included. For clarity, supply of the radio access equipment and cabinets will be outside the scope of this procurement and will be supplied by or through the MNOs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e2e3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023408-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

44212200 - Towers, lattice masts, derricks and pylons

44212261 - Radio masts

45232340 - Mobile-telephone base-stations construction work

45312330 - Radio aerial installation work

50332000 - Telecommunications-infrastructure maintenance services

64200000 - Telecommunications services

71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services

71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services

71410000 - Urban planning services

71510000 - Site-investigation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£230,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Oct 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DIGITAL MOBILE SPECTRUM LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9SG
Postcode Area
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

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