Tender

England's Connected Heartland 5G Innovation Region (ECH 5GIR) = Framework Opportunity

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

08 May 2024 at 16:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Oxfordshire County Council, as part of the England’s Connected Heartland, is conducting a tender for a 5G Mobile Private Networks Framework worth £10,000,000. The procurement aims to establish a framework for specific initiatives in Science and Innovation Campuses, with a contract period from August 7, 2024, to August 6, 2028. The deadline for tender submissions is June 19, 2024. This tender falls under the IT services category and is in the active stage.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in IT services, consulting, software development, and Internet support. Businesses with expertise in deploying 5G mobile private networks and associated services for science and innovation facilities are well-suited to compete. The framework agreement allows for a single supplier to provide services for a variety of applications, offering long-term growth potential for successful bidders.

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Notice Title

England's Connected Heartland 5G Innovation Region (ECH 5GIR) = Framework Opportunity

Notice Description

Oxfordshire County Council intends to procure a single supplier Framework for 5G Mobile Private Networks and associated services on behalf of the England's Connected Heartland partners and to establish a Framework through which Call-Offs can be made for specific initiatives.

Lot Information

Lot 1

On behalf of England's Connected Heartland 5G Innovation Region (ECH 5GIR), Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) will procure a Framework contract for a single Supplier to install and operate 5G mobile private network managed services for Science and Innovation Campuses in the ECH region. The procurement will evaluate tenders based on the specification for a scenario deployment for the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, with the possibility to extend the network to further locations during the term. The network will underpin a wide array of applications, from supporting advanced manufacturing and health applications, and outdoor mobile connectivity as campus users move between buildings, real-time information services to support the advanced scientific and technological needs of the campuses, and smart construction management. The Framework will have a duration of 4 years. Call-Off's from the Framework are anticipated to have a duration of 7 years Optional extensions to Call-Offs are available up to a maximum of 7 years in aggregate Optional Extensions will be of a minimum of 1yr duration

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-045822
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014757-2024
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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system

32520000 - Telecommunications cable and equipment

32570000 - Communications equipment

32580000 - Data equipment

44212000 - Structural products and parts except prefabricated buildings

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Aug 2024 - 6 Aug 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Martin Hall
Contact Email
martin.hall@oxfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7889164706

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1ND
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLH11 Peterborough, TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC, TLH21 Luton, TLH24 Bedford, TLH25 Central Bedfordshire, TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

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