Tender

Thames Freeport 5G Innovation Partner

THAMES FREEPORT LIMITED

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Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Thames Freeport 5G Innovation Partner" contract is being conducted by Thames Freeport Limited, based in London. The contract, classified under the "Design and execution of research and development" industry category, aims to develop an AI campus with industry-focused centres. This opportunity is located in Barking & Dagenham and Havering, and the current procurement stage is the Tender stage. The tender period ends on 24 March 2025. The contract, valued at £1,250,000, involves investment in 5G and AI across key sites such as Ford Dagenham, Port of Tilbury, and London Gateway, and will last for 330 days with potential renewals.

This tender provides significant opportunities for economic operators, particularly SMEs, as it seeks a partner to source global innovators to address critical challenges. Businesses specialising in research and development in 5G and AI technologies, as well as those experienced in enhancing security, improving cargo movement, and reducing downtime, would be well-suited to compete. The procurement method is selective, using a competitive dialogue approach, ensuring that the bidding process is both rigorous and transparent, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses looking to expand their footprint in cutting-edge technological fields.

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Notice Title

Thames Freeport 5G Innovation Partner

Notice Description

The Thames Freeport innovation programme is developing an AI campus with industry-focused centers. Investment in 5G and AI is underway at key sites: Ford Dagenham, Port of Tilbury, and London Gateway. A partner will source global innovators to address challenges, accelerate deployment, and attract investment, aiming to cut costs, improve cargo movement, enhance security, and reduce downtime.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Thames Freeport innovation programme is developing an AI campus with industry-focused centers. Investment in 5G and AI is underway at key sites: Ford Dagenham, Port of Tilbury, and London Gateway. A partner will source global innovators to address challenges, accelerate deployment, and attract investment, aiming to cut costs, improve cargo movement, enhance security, and reduce downtime. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/53G4R3F5K2

Renewal: Ends March 2026 with the potential to be extended dependent on the necessary approvals and agreements from the Freeport Board and Accountable Body

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e73d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006961-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialogue
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THAMES FREEPORT LIMITED
Contact Name
Luke Devereaux
Contact Email
l.devereaux@fnc.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3330154705

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC3 7NQ
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

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