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Field Operations and Maintenance Services Framework

DIGITAL MOBILE SPECTRUM LIMITED

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12 Mar 2024 at 18:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Field Operations and Maintenance Services Framework" was managed by Digital Mobile Spectrum Limited (DMSL) on behalf of mobile network operators (EE, Telefonica, Three, and Vodafone). This tender, classified under Telecommunications-infrastructure maintenance services (CPV code: 50332000), aimed to appoint suppliers capable of providing various maintenance services for mobile telecom base station sites across the UK. The procurement process followed an open procedure and was voluntarily conducted under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR). Key dates include the tender period ending on 17 May 2024 and the contract expected to be signed by 1 November 2024. The awarded contract, valued at £50,000,000 GBP, involves suppliers WHP Telecoms Ltd and MLL Telecom Ltd., and is part of the Shared Rural Network (SRN) programme funded by the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT).

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specializing in telecommunications infrastructure maintenance and support services. The scope of work includes passive and active maintenance, planned preventative maintenance, reactive maintenance, supporting services, and site support. Businesses that can deliver comprehensive field operations and maintenance services are well-suited to compete. The framework agreement offers a significant market opportunity, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide high-quality and cost-effective solutions to support the expansion and upkeep of mobile telecom infrastructures in rural areas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Field Operations and Maintenance Services 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 a supplier who is able to provide field operations and maintenance services for Mobile Telecoms Base Station Sites. Each of the Contracting Organisations is a signatory to the Field Operations and Maintenance Services Framework Agreement. Neither DMSL nor the Contracting Organisations are contracting authorities. This tender was conducted voluntarily under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("PCR") as call offs awarded under the framework will be contracts subsidised by the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT) within the meaning of Regulation 13 of the PCR. The aim of the procurement was to appoint suppliers who are able to provide field operations and maintenance services to support mobile telecom base station sites that are funded under the Shared Rural Network ("SRN") programme. Call offs may be awarded by the MNOs or their build organisations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

DMSL managed a tender, on behalf of the Contracting Organisations, to appoint suppliers to a Field Operations and Maintenance Services Framework, to provide field operations and maintenance services to support mobile telecom base station sites that are funded under the SRN programme. Services could include: * Passive and active maintenance, * Planned preventative maintenance, * Reactive maintenance, * Supporting services, and * Site support

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0447ea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037807-2024
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, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50332000 - Telecommunications-infrastructure maintenance services

50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DIGITAL MOBILE SPECTRUM LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9SG
Postcode Area
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
2
Supplier Names

MLL Telecom Ltd.

WHP Telecoms Ltd

Further Information

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