Award

5G O-RAN Radio Units to support new mobile network within Bath City Centre

BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Jun 2024 at 15:07

Tender

01 Mar 2024 at 16:39

Summary of the contracting process

Bath and North East Somerset Council completed a procurement process for 20 high-specification 5G O-RAN Radio Units to support a new mobile network within Bath City Centre. The procurement falls under the network infrastructure industry category and was carried out through an open procedure. The contract was awarded to Benetel Limited, with a total contract value of £172,000. The award date was on 30th May 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in data-communications equipment and network infrastructure to compete and potentially secure contracts for supplying technology solutions to support the city's mobile network upgrade. Bath and North East Somerset Council's procurement stage involved open procedures, creating a transparent process for businesses to engage and offer their services. The key deadline for submission was on 2nd April 2024, providing interested companies with a clear timeframe to participate in the tender process.

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Notice Title

5G O-RAN Radio Units to support new mobile network within Bath City Centre

Notice Description

20 high-specification 5G O-RAN Radio Units to support a new 7.2x split fronthaul network implementation, and 24 months of software maintenance and technical and integration support.

Lot Information

Lot 1

20 high-specification 5G O-RAN Radio Units to support a new 7.2x split fronthaul network implementation, and 24 months of software maintenance and technical and integration support.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0444dd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019574-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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


CPV Codes

32424000 - Network infrastructure

32581000 - Data-communications equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£172,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£172,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£172,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20241 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
BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Rob Dawson
Contact Email
rob_dawson@bathnes.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1225394378

Buyer Location

Locality
KEYNSHAM
Postcode
BS31 1FS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Keynsham North
Westminster Constituency
North East Somerset and Hanham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BENETEL

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