Award

Managed Solution framework

DIGITAL MOBILE SPECTRUM LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Jul 2022 at 14:02

Tender

22 Dec 2021 at 11:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Managed Solution framework" is managed by Digital Mobile Spectrum Limited (DMSL) in association with mobile network operators including EE, Telefonica, Three, and Vodafone. This tender falls under the telecommunications services industry and aims to appoint suppliers who can deliver managed services for mobile telecoms base station site services across approximately 300 new sites in rural and remote locations in the UK. The current stage of the procurement is "Tender," which is actively seeking bids until the deadline for submissions, and the total contract value is £230 million, with the framework lasting up to 65 months with an option to extend for a further 24 months. Relevant parties may refer to the detailed procurement instructions available on the SRN Procurement Portal.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises that specialise in telecommunications infrastructure, construction, and related services. Companies that can provide solutions for site acquisition, design, build, and maintenance of telecommunications facilities will be well-positioned to compete for contracts awarded under this framework. The participation in this procurement could also be advantageous for large firms capable of managing extensive operational requirements and collaborating with sub-contractors, thereby enhancing their market presence in the telecommunications sector.

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Notice Title

Managed Solution framework

Notice Description

DMSL managed a tender on behalf of the mobile network operators (EE, Telefonica, Three and Vodafone, collectively the "Contracting Organisations") to appoint suppliers who are able to provide a managed service to deliver mobile telecoms base station site services. Each of the Contracting Organisations is a signatory to the Managed Solution framework. Neither DMSL nor the Contracting Organisations 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 Digital, Culture, Media and Sport within the meaning of Regulation 13 of the PCR. The Managed Solution framework may be used by each of the Contracting Organisations and each of their Build companies: Cornerstone Telecommunications Infrastructure Limited (CTIL) and Mobile Broadband Network Limited (MBNL) and any affiliates of the Contracting Organisations or their Build companies.

Lot Information

Lot 1

DMSL is managing a tender on behalf of the mobile network operators (EE, Telefonica, Three and Vodafone, collectively the "Contracting Organisations") 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 Contracting Organisations is 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 the Contracting Organisations, as part of the SRN programme, to fulfil their Ofcom Spectrum licence obligations by giving greater 4G mobile network geographic coverage in the UK. Under the Managed Solution framework, the Contracting Organisations 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 of the passive infrastructure in locations nominated by the Contracting Organisations. 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 is outside the scope of this procurement and will be supplied by or through the Contracting Organisations.

Options: Option to extend the Managed Solution framework for 1 extra period of 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-030498
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018358-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 20223 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
DIGITAL MOBILE SPECTRUM LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@dmsluk.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9SG
Post Town
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WHP TELECOMS

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