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DEVELOPMENT OF A 5G ENABLED PORT IN NORTH EAST ENGLAND

South Tyneside Council

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22 Apr 2024 at 13:07

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13 Oct 2023 at 13:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The South Tyneside Council, a regional authority, recently completed the procurement process for the development of a 5G-enabled port in North East England. This service procurement falls under the industry category of shipping operations and was funded by the Department for Science Innovation and Technology. The tender, titled 'DEVELOPMENT OF A 5G ENABLED PORT IN NORTH EAST ENGLAND,' aimed to enhance port operations using 5G technology to boost competitiveness and reduce environmental impact. The procurement stage was cancelled, and the total contract value amounted to £1,129,260 GBP, signed on 8th April 2024.

This tender provides an opportunity for companies specializing in services related to 5G technology, port operations, and sustainability to engage in innovative projects driving economic growth. The award criteria focused on various quality aspects such as 5G network capabilities, sustainability strategies, and social value. Businesses with expertise in 5G infrastructure, AI solutions, emissions monitoring, and satellite technology are well-suited for this opportunity. Considering the active status of the tender and the planned Smart Port innovations, interested firms should align their capabilities with the project deliverables and technical requirements to maximise their chances of successful participation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DEVELOPMENT OF A 5G ENABLED PORT IN NORTH EAST ENGLAND

Notice Description

Funds made available to the Authority from the 5G Innovation Regions Funding by DSIT (Department for Science Innovation and Technology) in respect of the 5GIR Programme.

Lot Information

Lot 1

South Tyneside Council is part of a regional bid - with the local authorities of Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland and Sunderland - to secure funding through the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT's) PS40m fund for 5G Innovation Regions (5GIRs). The focus of the competition is to "drive innovation and unlock opportunities for economic growth through making use of world-class digital infrastructure." DSIT encouraged applicants to focus on two or three key sectors that play to local strengths and demonstrate how better digital connectivity could help to drive growth.South Tyneside Council are leading on the procurement for a 5G Smart Port Partner which will conduct trials to 5G enabled port operations to improve port competitiveness and reduce environmental impact.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-040be5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012949-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60640000 - Shipping operations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,129,260 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,129,260 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,129,260 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 20242 years ago
Contract Period
4 Dec 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
South Tyneside Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTH SHIELDS
Postcode
NE33 2RL
Postcode Area
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC22 Tyneside
Local Authority
South Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Beacon and Bents
Westminster Constituency
South Shields

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Port of Tyne

Further Information

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