Tender

Off-Grid Power Services Framework

DIGITAL MOBILE SPECTRUM LIMITED

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Tender

15 Jul 2022 at 11:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Digital Mobile Spectrum Limited (DMSL) is currently managing a tender titled "Off-Grid Power Services Framework" aimed at providing remote power services for mobile telecoms base stations that cannot connect to the electrical grid. This procurement falls under the services category and is governed by an open procedure, where suppliers will be selected to form a framework to support the mobile network operators including EE, Telefonica, Three, and Vodafone. The tender submission period is active and will close on 9th September 2022, with a bid validity period of 360 days. Contracts awarded will be subsidised by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS).

This tender presents significant opportunities for small to medium enterprises that provide off-grid power solutions, such as generators and renewable energy sources like solar and wind. Businesses capable of delivering installation, maintenance, and project management services for off-grid power systems will be well-positioned to compete. The framework allows for a maximum of four suppliers, and while the contracts do not guarantee minimum volumes, participants will have the advantage of collaborating with major telecom companies and potentially expanding their service offerings in the growing sector of mobile telecommunications infrastructure.

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Notice Title

Off-Grid Power Services Framework

Notice Description

DMSL is managing a tender on behalf of the mobile network operators (EE, Telefonica, Three and Vodafone, collectively the "Contracting Organisations") to appoint a supplier who is able to provide off-grid power services for mobile telecoms base station sites. Each of the Contracting Organisations will be a signatory to the Off-Grid Power Services 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 framework will be contracts subsidised by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) within the meaning of Regulation 13 of the PCR. The aim of the procurement is to appoint suppliers who are able to deliver remote power services to TNS base stations which are unable to connect to the electrical grid. The Off-Grid Power Services 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).

Lot Information

Lot 1

DMSL is managing a tender, on behalf of the Contracting Organisations, to appoint suppliers on an Off-Grid Power framework, to provide an off-grid power solution to SRN TNS sites. The aim of the procurement is to appoint suppliers who are able to deliver remote power services to TNS base stations which are unable to connect to the electrical grid. The solution to provide the service could consist of, but not be limited to, generators, wind, solar, any other form of electricity generating technology and supporting equipment that would manage and control the solution. The scope also includes the project management, survey, installation and on-going fuelling and maintenance of the service.

Options: Option to extend the Off-Grid Power Services framework for 1 extra period of 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-035269
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019393-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

65 - Public utilities


CPV Codes

50532300 - Repair and maintenance services of generators

51111200 - Installation services of generators

51112000 - Installation services of electricity distribution and control equipment

65400000 - Other sources of energy supplies and distribution

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Sep 2022Expired
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
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

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