Tender

PIN - Thames Freeport provision of 5G network

THAMES FREEPORT

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TenderUpdate

29 Aug 2024 at 13:05

TenderUpdate

29 Aug 2024 at 11:05

Planning

28 Aug 2024 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Thames Freeport is soliciting proposals for the provision of a 5G network, with the key aim of demonstrating the transformative potential of cutting-edge wireless connectivity. This procurement, classified under the "Networks" industry category, falls within the procurement stage of "tender" and will be executed as part of a competitive Works Open Procedure. It is led by Thames Freeport, a private company located at 70 Mark Lane, London, UK. The initiative involves deployment at four key sites: the Port of Tilbury Estate, Tilbury Trust’s Riverside Station Innovation Hub, Dubai Ports London Gateway Logistics Park, and Ford’s Dagenham Estate and Innovation Hub. Key dates include a remote pre-market industry day on 6th or 9th September 2024, with a formal tender expected to follow soon after. The tender also aims to resonate with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 due to the use of government funds.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in sectors such as manufacturing, health, transport, and logistics. By enabling robust 5G infrastructure, participating firms can drive innovations, enhance service delivery, and increase operational efficiencies. Companies specialising in digital connectivity, network infrastructure, and innovative technological solutions will find this opportunity particularly appealing. The project aims to create an ecosystem enhancing market competitiveness and improving quality services for both business and residential communities, making it a lucrative venture for firms seeking growth and international investment attraction. Prospective companies should prepare to showcase their capabilities to harness and implement 5G technology effectively.

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Notice Title

PIN - Thames Freeport provision of 5G network

Notice Description

The Thames Freeport 5G Programme, a partnership with DP World London Gateway, Forth Ports Port of Tilbury, and Ford's Dagenham site, aims to demonstrate the transformative potential of cutting-edge wireless connectivity. The programme seeks to bridge the digital divide and enhance public services, economic growth, and innovation across various sectors including manufacturing, health, transport, and logistics.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Thames Freeport Overview The Thames Freeport, designated as a Freeport tax site by the UK government on 15 December 2021, is a strategic location near Europe's largest consumer market, home to 18 million people. Committed to decarbonisation and the circular economy, it offers intermodal logistics across river, rail, and road, making it an eco-friendly choice for logistics, manufacturing, and innovation. Located on the River Thames, it includes Tilbury and DP World London Gateway ports, and Ford's Dagenham plant. The Freeport aims to attract PS4.5 billion in investment and create 21,000 skilled jobs, acting as a hub for clean energy, advanced manufacturing, and logistics with connections to over 130 ports in 65+ countries. It is part of the UK Government's initiative to create digital innovation and trade hubs, fostering international investment and job creation. Thames Freeport 5G Programme The Thames Freeport 5G Programme, a partnership with DP World London Gateway, Forth Ports Port of Tilbury, and Ford's Dagenham site, aims to demonstrate the transformative potential of cutting-edge wireless connectivity. The programme seeks to bridge the digital divide and enhance public services, economic growth, and innovation across various sectors including manufacturing, health, transport, and logistics. Adoption of 5G is crucial for the programme's success, enhancing efficiency, productivity, and service delivery across key sectors. The deployment of private 5G technology at the Freeport sites aims to attract international investment, fostering new business models, services, and applications. This initiative involves creating an ecosystem for innovation, market competitiveness, and improved quality of life for business and residential communities. Due to this programme being funded using a Government funds, the competitive process will observe the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This PIN is to notify the market of the programme plans to run a Works Open Procedure for the deployment of 5G infrastructure at four key sites: the Port of Tilbury Estate, Tilbury Trust's Riverside Station Innovation Hub, Dubai Ports London Gateway Logistics Park, and Ford's Dagenham Estate and Innovation Hub. For avoidance of doubt, Thames Freeport is a private company and no public bodies will be involved in the evaluation / contracting process. Thames Freeport plans to run a pre-market industry day prior to the release of a formal tender process to establish market interest and gain any industry insights, which may help shape the programme and competitive process. We plan to hold the remote session on 06/09/2024 or 09/09/2024. Please register your interest providing the below information to the Buyer. *Company Name *Contact Name *Contract Telephone Number *Contact Email Address. Please also register for a Delta supplier account using the link. Additional information: About the buyer: Thames Freeport are using Frazer-Nash Consultancy as an independent procurement support partner. Buyer Name: Keir Hargreaves, Buyer Email: keir.hargreaves@fnc.co.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049616
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027582-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

32400000 - Networks

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Sep 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
THAMES FREEPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
keir.hargreaves@fnc.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7864174393

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC3R 7NQ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Tower
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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