Tender

Thames Freeport 5G Connectivity Partner

THAMES FREEPORT LIMITED

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Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 16:06

Summary of the contracting process

Thames Freeport Limited is initiating a public procurement process to select a 5G infrastructure partner for their network projects in the Greater London area, specifically Barking & Dagenham and Havering. The contract, valued at £5,000,000, focuses on the design and execution of research and development and falls under the services category. This competitive dialogue tender process is currently active, with the submission deadline set for 24 March 2025. The initial contract period is for 12 months, with a potential extension up to three years, pending approval from the Freeport Board and Accountable Body.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for SMEs in the technology, research, and telecommunications sectors. Businesses specialising in 5G infrastructure, academic collaboration, healthcare technology, and community network development would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this project can enhance market visibility and provide a platform for long-term partnerships and innovation in the expanding 5G landscape. Interested businesses should prepare to submit their proposals in English and follow the competitive dialogue procurement method outlined by the contracting authority.

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Notice Title

Thames Freeport 5G Connectivity Partner

Notice Description

Thames Freeport is exploring 5G expansion into academia, healthcare, and community spaces. This EOI begins the process of selecting a 5G infrastructure partner for network projects, starting with a 12-month contract, extendable to three years pending approvals from the Freeport Board and Accountable Body.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Thames Freeport is exploring 5G expansion into academia, healthcare, and community spaces. This EOI begins the process of selecting a 5G infrastructure partner for network projects, starting with a 12-month contract, extendable to three years pending approvals from the Freeport Board and Accountable Body.

Renewal: Ends March 2026 with the option to extend the contract to additional years extended dependent on the necessary approvals and agreements from the Freeport Board and Accountable Body.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e73f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006964-2025
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
£5,000,000 £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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