Planning

Growing Sussex 5G Innovation Region

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

01 Dec 2023 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The West Sussex County Council is planning a procurement process for the project titled "Growing Sussex 5G Innovation Region" in the telecommunications industry. The council aims to find a suitable partner to design, implement, and operate a hybrid 5G and advanced wireless network across three locations. The procurement is at the planning stage, with a value of £3,000,000 GBP. The expected contract award date is March/April 2024, aiming for project delivery by September 2024.

This tender opportunity from the West Sussex County Council offers a chance for businesses capable of delivering advanced wireless network solutions to expand their operations. Companies specialized in telecommunications, network design, and wireless technologies would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement method includes the use of electronic submission, with the council seeking long-term partners who can fulfil the project requirements within the set timeframe and budget.

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Notice Title

Growing Sussex 5G Innovation Region

Notice Description

West Sussex County Council intends to procure a suitable delivery partner for the design, implementation and operation of a hybrid 5G and advanced wireless network and the delivery of agreed "Use Cases" across three site locations (Growers and Colleges). The procurement will cover the following activities: * design, installation and testing of the hybrid 5G and advanced wireless network * solutions to address the identified "growing" use cases, associated benefits & costs savings * systems integration to ensure that the Use Case solutions and the network work together * capacity to deliver further Use Cases to expand the scope of the project over time * support for the colleges and growers to implement the Use Cases * hardware, software and devices to support the network and the Use Cases * ongoing maintenance & support participation in showcasing and network events at the college and grower sites and development of playbooks to encourage further use and innovation * an ecosystem of innovation partners to bring further value and showcase the advanced wireless network

Lot Information

Lot 1

West Sussex County Council intends to procure a suitable delivery partner for the design, implementation and operation of a hybrid 5G and advanced wireless network and the delivery of agreed "Use Cases" across three site locations (Growers and Colleges). The procurement will cover the following activities: * design, installation and testing of the hybrid 5G and advanced wireless network * solutions to address the identified "growing" use cases, associated benefits & costs savings * systems integration to ensure that the Use Case solutions and the network work together * capacity to deliver further Use Cases to expand the scope of the project over time * support for the colleges and growers to implement the Use Cases * hardware, software and devices to support the network and the Use Cases * ongoing maintenance & support participation in showcasing and network events at the college and grower sites and development of playbooks to encourage further use and innovation * an ecosystem of innovation partners to bring further value and showcase the advanced wireless network. The opportunity will be open to all suitably qualified suppliers able to deliver the requirements over the long term, either as single suppliers or as a prime contractor utilizing third parties/ partners to deliver some of the elements. In terms of timescales, the council intends to start a procurement in Jan 2024 with a view to awarding a contract by March / April 2024. The awarded supplier would then be expected to deliver the advanced wireless infrastructure and use case implementation at all the sites, in time for the start of the academic year in Sept 2024. It is anticipated that the term of the contract will be for 3 years, with a requirement to spend the DSIT funding in the first 18 months. There may be opportunities during the contract period to add additional site locations if further funding is acquired. Additional information: Please also see Request for Information on Contracts Finder linked below which contains further details about this project: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc83efed-0a94-44a6-9df9-13db0ccbb903

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-042124
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035546-2023
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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


CPV Codes

32412100 - Telecommunications network

32520000 - Telecommunications cable and equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
22 Jan 2024Expired
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
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Rachel Ayres
Contact Email
rachel.ayres@westsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3302225702

Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 1RQ
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

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